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.
Queen Elizabeth II Opens Parliament With Prince Charles In 1st Royal Appearance Since Losing Philip
hollywoodlife.comQueen Elizabeth II was not alone when she offered remarks and opened Parliament. The longest reigning monarch in British history, 95, was joined by her eldest son, Prince Charles, 72, and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, 73, on May 11 for the State Opening of Parliament at the House of Lords.
The occasion marked Queen Elizabeth’s first official engagement since the loss of her beloved husband of more than 70 years, Prince Philip, in April.
The monarch sat alone, wearing a lavender ensemble with dashes of yellow, including hat. Along with the queen was The Imperial State Crown, signifying her position as the Head of State.
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