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.
Royal expert predicts what will happen in 'baby-mad' Kate Middleton's 39th year as she celebrates birthday
ok.co.ukThe Duchess of Cambridge has seen her life change immeasurably over the past decade, while becoming more self-assured and confident in her royal status.
Now, as she gets set to celebrate her 39th birthday on January 9, with her husband the Duke of Cambridge, 38, and their three children, Kate has every right to feel proud of her achievements.
Former royal correspondent Duncan Larcombe has known the St Andrews University alumni from the early days of her romance with William.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. You can sign up at the top of the page. “I first spoke to Kate when she joined Prince Charles’ ski trip to Klosters, in Switzerland in 2005.
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