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.
Expert details Royal family’s 'interesting' plans to house Ukrainian refugees in palaces
ok.co.ukLorraine's Royal Editor Russell Myers joined Lorraine Kelly on this morning's show (Monday 21 March) from Belize to discuss the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's recent royal tour.
However, the expert also detailed "interesting" plans that the family have closer to home. Russell explained that the royals, in particular Prince Charles, are eager to help Ukrainian refugees by housing them in royal palaces – such as Dumfries House in Ayrshire – and offering them jobs and training.
He revealed that the plans come hot on the heels of news that the Belgian royal family will be hosting Ukrainians in three of their Royal residences.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter . Lorraine and Russell were discussing the symbolism of Kate Middleton's wardrobe before they moved onto the topic.
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