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's subtle touching tribute to Prince Philip during Platinum Jubilee appearance
ok.co.ukQueen Elizabeth II thrilled spectators when she appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on the final day of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
After being forced to miss some events during the celebrations due to ‘mobility issues’, the 96 year old monarch tied off the four day celebration with one final public appearance.The Queen stepped out onto the balcony with her family, namely Prince William and Kate Middleton and their three children, and her son Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
She looked touched as she waved to the crowds The Queen, who is known for wearing colourful ensembles, donned a green outfit with a matching hat as she looked out over tens of thousands of people on The Mall in London.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter This may have been a subtle tribute to her late husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
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