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.
Beatrice given huge new role supporting King Charles after Elizabeth II's death
ok.co.ukPrincess Beatrice has been given a new role following the death of her grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II . The eldest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson is now a Counsellor Of State, meaning that she is now authorised to carry out most of the official duties of the sovereign, on behalf of King Charles .
Before the passing of the Queen, the position of Counsellor Of State was held by Princes Charles, William, Harry and Andrew.The four men could perform the monarch's duties temporarily if she was unable to due to illness, or if she was abroad and would not return in time.
This position is held by the top four people in line of succession over the age of 21, and with Charles now becoming King, Beatrice is fourth on the list.
Queen Consort Camilla can also act on the monarch’s behalf in his absence, however she is not considered a Counsellor Of State.
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