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.
Why Prince William and Kate Middleton are banned from signing autographs
dailystar.co.ukPrince William and Kate Middleton have millions of adoring fans who go to great lengths just to catch a glimpse of the pair let alone secure an autograph, signing things is banned for security reasons.
Prince Charles has often been heard telling members of the public ‘Sorry, they don’t allow me to do that' when asked for a signature while out on official visits.
However, even the future King fell foul of the rules once before. Following a visit to St Blazey after the Cornish seaside town had suffered devastating downpours, Charles heard the moving story of a couple whose home had been badly damaged, they eventually asked the Prince for an autograph on behalf of their son.
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