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.
All the Queen's children rush to Balmoral as concerns grow about her health
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAll of the Queen's children have rushed to be by her side at Balmoral Castle as concerns grow about her health. Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward are all at Balmoral Castle, where the Queen is said to be comfortable and resting.
Concerns began to grow about her health earlier this afternoon when it was announced that she would be placed under medical supervision.
Along with all her children, Prince William, as well as Prince Harry and Meghan have made the journey to Scotland. Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, has remained with her and William's children. READ MORE: Queen under medical supervision at Balmoral with doctors 'concerned for her health' Well-wishes have been pouring in for the Queen since the announcement, from politicians to religious leaders.
Both the new Prime Minister Liz Truss and leader of the opposition Kier Starmer have expressed concern over the reports coming from Balmoral Castle about the Queen's health, with both saying their thoughts are with the Queen and her family.
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