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.
Prince William and Charles' extraordinary bond revealed as King is reduced to tears by comment
ok.co.ukPrince William once moved his father, King Charles, to tears with a heartfelt comment that made the last 50 years of his work feel completely worthwhile.The royal duo now share an extraordinary bond, and one particular moment stands out.
Charles is aware that his eldest son is safeguarding the monarchy and will eventually succeed him.This close relationship was evident back in 2019 during the ITV documentary, Prince Charles: Inside the Duchy of Cornwall.The film gave viewers a glimpse into Charles' life like never before, showcasing the royal estate he has developed over the past 50 years into a billion-pound business for his own support.
The documentary featured William conversing with second-generation farmer Mervyn Keeling about his private estate. Looking ahead, William said: "I've started to think about how I will inherit the Duchy one day and what I do with it.
I think it's really important, the family angle, I really do." Following this, viewers were shown a clip of King Charles reflecting on the conversation between his son and the farmer, reports the Mirror.The King shared his emotional reaction, saying: "When I saw it, I couldn't believe it.
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