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.
BBC One pulls schedule to focus on rolling coverage of Queen's health
ok.co.ukBBC One has announced that it will be suspending its regular programming to focus all its coverage on The Queen ’s health. The 96 year old monarch is currently being kept under medical supervision at Balmoral, after her doctor’s became concerned for her health.
In response to this BBC One has cancelled its regular afternoon programming to air a news special, with only BBC News at Six still scheduled for its usual slot.
Shows that usually air on BBC One in the afternoon, including Doctors and Money For Nothing, have been moved to BBC Two instead.
A Palace spokesperson said: "Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision." They added: "The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral." The Queen’s immediate family members have been informed with many travelling from up to Balmoral, causing concern among many members of the general public.
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