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.
Royals share kind message of support for fallen Matildas
newidea.com.auBut despite the sad outcome for the Matildas, the next in line to the British throne has encouraged them to keep their chins up and be proud of their history-making efforts in the competition. "What a phenomenal performance from the @Lionesses - on to the final!" the 41-year-old royal tweeted. "Commiserations to @TheMatildas, you've played brilliantly and been fantastic co-hosts of this World Cup."
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