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 Kate Middleton's new titles and roles as Charles becomes King
dailyrecord.co.ukPrince Charles has now become King following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth aged 96. This news has shaken up the line of succession in the Royal Family, as many members will now receive new titles.
Prince William, who is now heir to the throne, is just one of many members set for a major title change and new role. This news doesn't just affect William, but his entire family as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis too.
What will these title changes be? What will their new roles entail? And how will this affect their three children? Here we take a look...As next in line to the throne, William will automatically assume the titles of Duke of Cornwall and Earl of Chester, as well as Duke of Rothesay, for use when in Scotland.
As his wife, Kate gets the female equivalent of these titles - Duchess of Cornwall, Countess of Chester and Duchess of Rothesay.However, they are not losing their Duke and Duchess of Cambridge titles - these new titles will be additions.
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