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.
Inside the royal homes at Christmas – Kate opts for a mess-free tree and The Queen has mini crowns for decorations
ok.co.ukThe royal family are said to simply adore Christmas. So, although the Queen is renowned for being frugal, asking staff to use recycled bed sheets for example, she makes sure her homes are a very festive affair with no expense spared.
Here's how the royal households get that magical vibe in the lead up to the big day and beyond... Windsor Castle The Queen and her husband the Duke of Edinburgh are spending the current lockdown at her childhood home, Windsor Castle.
It’s in the Crimson Drawing Room that you’ll find a 15ft Nordmann Fir tree, typically decked out in festive red baubles to reflect the sumptuous colour of the décor, along with gold decorations to give some added pizzazz.
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