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.
The world is mourning a legend. After an impressive 96 years — 70 on the throne, the longest reign in history — Queen Elizabeth II has sadly passed away.
Her eldest son Prince Charles, 73, will take the throne. The royal matriarch’s health has been notably deteriorating in the last few years.
While she maintained a busy schedule, even after the death of her 99-year-old husband Prince Philip in April 2021, the Queen was forced to cancel a scheduled virtual Privy Council meeting on Wednesday, per doctor’s orders.
Medical professionals stated she was resting at Balmoral in Scotland, and her family was rushing to be by her side. Related: Prince Harry ‘Friend’ Says He’s Worried About Losing Relevancy In a statement, the Palace announced with great sadness: Elizabeth died surrounded by her loved ones including Charles, Camilla Parker Bowles, Prince William, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, and Prince Harry. Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton stayed behind.
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