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’ Engagement Gift to Diana Was Just Sold at Auction Days Before Her Statue Unveiling
stylecaster.comWhile many know about the late Princess of Wales’ stunning sapphire engagement ring, they may be surprised to hear about Prince Charles’ engagement gift to Princess Diana.
So, what was it? A new report by HELLO! reveals that the Prince of Wales gifted his then-fiancée a car before their nuptials.
The vehicle—a silver Ford Escort—was given to Diana from Charles in May 1981, just two months before their royal wedding at St.
Paul’s Cathedral in London. The Princess of Wales went on to enjoy the car for another year until she decided to stop using the 1.6L Ghia saloon after the birth of her first son, Prince William, in 1982.
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