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.
Meghan Markle's surprising four-word reaction after King Charles' act of kindness
dailyrecord.co.ukMeghan Markle's surprising four-word reaction to a kind gesture from King Charles has been revealed. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan, are known for their strained relationships with many members of the Royal Family, but this wasn't always the case.Before their dramatic departure as working royals and relocation to California, Harry shared a particularly close bond with his father, Prince Charles, who was also said to be fond of Meghan.
The couple tied the knot in a grand ceremony at St George's Chapel in Windsor in May 2018, which was not without its share of drama, the Mirror reports.Alleged disputes over tiaras, reported disagreements with the Princess of Wales regarding bridesmaids' dresses, and other logistical issues likely caused stress for the soon-to-be-wed couple.However, when the wedding day arrived, all the royals gathered at St George's Chapel to witness the couple exchange vows, with Meghan dazzling in her exquisite Givenchy wedding dress.
Despite the joyous occasion, one significant relative was absent from the ceremony - Meghan's father, Thomas Markle. Less than a week before the big day, he announced that he would not be attending, leaving Meghan without anyone to escort her down the aisle.In a surprising turn of events, Meghan's future father-in-law, Charles, offered to accompany her down the aisle at the chapel.
However, according to a book, Meghan's response to this offer was not what the then Prince of Wales had anticipated.In his book 'Queen of Our Times', author Robert Hardman reveals: "The reply, according to one friend, was not quite what he was expecting: 'Can we meet halfway? '" This response suggested that Meghan was not a traditional bride, but rather a confident and
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