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 Sits Alone During Husband Prince Philip's Intimate Funeral Service
etonline.comQueen Elizabeth II said goodbye to her husband of 73 years during Saturday's moving funeral service for Prince Philip. The 94-year-old British monarch, who celebrates her 95th birthday next week, wore a black hat and coat dress with a strand of pearls for the service.
She also wore a diamond-covered broach and a black-and-white face mask, following COVID-19 procedures. In a heartbreaking image, the queen sat alone inside St.
George's Chapel at Windsor Castle as members of each family sat separately within the chapel due to COVID protocol. The private ceremony included 30 close members of the royal family in the congregation, including Prince Philip's son, Prince Charles, as well as Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Prince Harry.
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