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 Crown' Casts Prince Andrew for Season 4
etonline.comThe royal family continues to grow on. ET has learned that Thomas Byrne has been cast as Prince Andrew in season four. The newcomer, who has had bit roles as a child actor, will portray Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip’s third child in his 20s as the series moves into the 1980s.
The news comes after the British actor was recently spotted filming scenes in London with Josh O’Connor, who is reprising his role as Prince Charles in the series’ penultimate season.
The pair were photographed recreating an Buckingham Palace Easter egg hunt. While Prince Charles and Princess Anne were major characters in season three, Prince Andrew has yet to make a formal appearance on the series.
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