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.
Charles and Camilla arrive in Edinburgh for poignant Queen's coffin procession
ok.co.ukKing Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla have arrived in Edinburgh after flying to the Scottish Capital from London today, Monday 12 September.The royals arrived in Edinburgh to take part in the emotional procession that will see the Queen’s coffin taken from Holyroodhouse to St Giles’ Cathedral.
Other members of the Royal Family will also travel to Edinburgh alongside Charles to walk on foot behind the coffin. Once they’ve reached the Cathedral, there will be a service for the late 96 year old monarch to celebrate her life and her connections to Scotland.The Queen will then lie in rest until tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday 13 September.
From 5pm today, the Cathedral will be open to the public so mourners can pay their respect.There will be a queuing system in place as well as strict security checks - with a restriction on mobile phones as well as photography and recording being strictly prohibited.
Lord Lieutenant of Edinburgh, Robert Aldridge, has described the events to pay tribute to the Queen as “truly historic”. "The news of Her Majesty The Queen's passing has been met with great sadness around the world and has been greeted with an outpouring of emotion that reflects how highly regarded she was at home and abroad,” he said, as per Daily Record.
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