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.
Royal Family Gathers at St George’s Chapel as Prince Philip Is Laid to Rest During Emotional Funeral: Photos
usmagazine.comTheir final goodbyes. The British royal family gathered at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle to pay their respects to Prince Philip on Saturday, April 17.Queen Elizabeth II‘s late husband, who died on April 9 at age 99, was laid to rest with Prince Charles, Duchess Camilla, Prince William, Duchess Kate and Prince Harry in attendance.
The family dressed in black to mourn and wore face masks to keep themselves and others safe amid the coronavirus pandemic. Inside the chapel, those who came together to pay their respects were seated somewhat far apart to keep in line with social distancing guidelines.
The queen, 94, sat by herself.Shortly after Buckingham Palace confirmed that Philip “passed away peacefully” at home, a source told Us Weekly
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