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 Jewels: Changes the Royal Family have made to their iconic jewellery pieces over the years
ok.co.ukFrom show-stopping tiaras, to pricey engagement rings, it’s no secret that The Royal Family have an impressive collection of jewels to their name.
But, what most people don’t know is that over the years, the female members have altered their jewellery items to create new one-of-a-kind pieces, with everyone from The Queen, to Princess Diana putting a new spin on their favourite trinkets.
It’s not a new concept either. When the Queen Mother got engaged to King George VI in 1923, she was presented with a shining sapphire ring with diamond accents, but later decided to have it changed to an entirely different design.
Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon swapped out the sapphire ring for a large, lavish pearl with diamonds surrounding it.The Royal is seen sporting the statement piece in this image from 1990, which she accessorised with matching pearl drop earrings and pearl necklace.
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