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.
Intruder 'carrying weapon' arrested in grounds of Windsor Castle as Queen celebrates Christmas
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA man 'carrying a weapon' was arrested in the grounds of Windsor Castle this morning, police have said. The suspect, who was allegedly carrying an offensive weapon, is now being held in police custody, the Mirror reports.
He did not manage to enter any buildings during the incident, Thames Valley Police confirmed. READ MORE:Queen pays emotional tribute to Prince Philip on first Christmas alone The Queen is currently celebrating Christmas at Windsor Castle, along with Prince Charles and Camilla.
They have been joined by Prince Edward and his wife Sophie and their children, Louise and James. The Royal Family has been informed of what happened, police said.
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