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.
Every once in a while, we see Her Majesty the Queen warmly welcome hugs and kisses from her nearest and dearest. She reacts to cuddles from others, too – and these PDAs (public displays of affection) provide a glimpse into her true nature.
Body language expert Jon Briggs believes that reading the Queen’s smile, along with the look in her eyes, is key. He tells OK!: “There’s a distinct difference in the way the Queen looks at those she’s interested in, compared to those she’s just being polite to. “It’s evident in her animated facial expressions and how she leans in to listen more closely.” Her apparently delighted reaction to an affectionate gesture from family members conveys a softer, more maternal side to the monarch.
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