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.
How Princess Diana's unique parenting style involved secret trips to glitzy events, expert says
ok.co.ukPrince William was on hosting duties at the Earthshot prize-giving event over the weekend, celebrating environmental innovators at a glittering ceremony at London’s Alexandra Palace.
Dozens of celebrities attended the event and royal expert Duncan Larcombe says William would have likely grabbed a sneaky selfie with Emma Watson for huge Harry Potter fans George and Charlotte.
But our future King is no stranger to the glitz and glamour of red carpet events. "Princess Diana used to take William and Harry to concerts and other events," Duncan exclusively tells OK!. "I remember her taking them to a Take That concert and they went backstage. "Diana wasn’t averse to allowing William and Harry to occasionally enjoy the fact that they’re royal and.
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