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 swaps ceremonial robe for 'COVID-appropriate' day dress at first appearance since Prince Philip's death
ok.co.ukThe Queen was forced to ditch her ceremonial gown today in exchange for a simple lilac day dress and hat at the State Opening of Parliament.
Breaking tradition, the Queen did not wear the long crimson velvet Robe of State to the ceremony, which marks her first public engagement since the death of Prince Philip.
Her Royal Highness opted for a parred down look as the usual pomp and ceremony were deemed not in line with the current COVID restrictions.
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