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 to miss Commonwealth Day service as Prince Charles steps in
ok.co.ukThe Queen will not attend the annual Commonwealth Day service due to be held at Westminster Abbey on Monday, Buckingham Palace has announced.
Instead, the 95 year old monarch's eldest son Prince Charles will represent her.The Queen was hopeful she could attend the service alongside her son, grandson Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton, but unfortunately is remaining cautious about her health at this time.
A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace spokesman stated: “After discussing the arrangements with the Royal Household, the Queen has asked the Prince of Wales to represent Her Majesty at the Commonwealth service at Westminster Abbey on Monday.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. “The Queen will continue with other planned engagements, including in-person audiences, in the week ahead.” The spokesperson later revealed that following the Queen, Prince Charles, and Camila, Duchess of Cornwall all testing positive for covid, two more members of the royal family caught the virus too. “The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester will no longer attend, following the duke’s positive test for Covid," they said. “The Queen’s Commonwealth Day message will be distributed in the usual way.” For the latest showbiz reports and breaking news visit http://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news.
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