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.
There was much disappointment when the Queen announced she was pulling out of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations held in her honour in London this weekend.
While the celebrations went on without her, People reports that Her Majesty made a surprise appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the grand finale of the Platinum Jubilee.
The Queen’s arrival was preceded by the raising of the Royal Standard t Buckingham Palace, signifying her arrival. READ MORE: Kate Middleton Shares Update On The Queen’s Health After She Pulls Out From Second Jubilee Event Wearing a lime-green dress and matching hat, the 96-year-old monarch was surrounded by family as she waved to the assembled crowd.
Joining the Queen on the balcony were Prince Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William, Kate Middleton and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
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