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.
King Charles III's staff 'livid and shaken' as they're told of Palace redundancies
ok.co.ukKing Charles II I's staff are said to be 'livid and shaken' as they're told of redundancies at Clarence House - His Majesty's former official residence before he ascended to the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth ll on Thursday, 8 September.
His new role as King means that Charles and Camilla, Queen Consort will spend more time at Buckingham Palace, which has long been the official residency of the current monarch, meaning their offices will move there.
According to The Guardian, up to 100 employees - many of them long-term servants - have been given notice that their jobs are at risk, including private secretaries, the finance office, the communications team and household staff.
They are said to have received notice during the thanksgiving service for the Queen, at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on Monday, which was attended by King Charles, the Queen Consort and other senior members of the royal family.
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