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.
29 May 2020 On Friday May 29th, Princess Beatrice should have married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in a ceremony at St James' Palace in London.
Sadly, the couple have had to postpone the event in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis. However, the date is still an excellent excuse for a little escapism, with a look back at some of the most beautiful royal wedding dresses of all time.
From the recent marriages of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank to retro gems, like Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier of Monaco's 1956 ceremony and Princess Diana and Prince Charles' magnificent wedding in 1981, there are many beautiful gowns to behold. Join us in taking a look back at the most iconic and memorable royal wedding dresses
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