Charles, Prince of Wales (Charles Philip Arthur George; born 14 November 1948) is the heir apparent to the British throne as the eldest son of Elizabeth II. He has been Duke of Cornwall and Duke of Rothesay since 1952, and he is the oldest and longest-serving heir apparent in British history.
He is also the longest-serving Prince of Wales, having held that title since 1958. Charles was born at Buckingham Palace as the first grandchild of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. He was educated at Cheam and Gordonstoun schools, which his father, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, had attended as a child. Charles also spent a year at the Timbertop campus of Geelong Grammar School in Victoria, Australia.
Queen Elizabeth II ‘Couldn’t Be Prouder’ of Prince William and Duchess Kate
usmagazine.comLooking ahead! Queen Elizabeth II has told Prince William and Duchess Kate “numerous times that they’re doing a wonderful job,” a source reveals exclusively in the new issue of Us Weekly.“The wonderful thing about Kate and William is that they remain focused and calm even during their most challenging times,” the source says, noting that the 94-year-old monarch is impressed. “She couldn’t be prouder.
She takes pride in being on top of everything but recognizes that it’s time to hand off some responsibility.”The 37-year-old prince will be crowned king after his father Prince Charles’ reign.“[Charles] can’t do it all himself,” the source explains. “He trusts his son and daughter-in-law implicitly, and marvels at what a breath of fresh air
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