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.
What's next for Buckingham Palace after the Queen's move to Windsor?
ok.co.ukHer Majesty the Queen is reportedly never planning to live at Buckingham Palace again after moving permanently to Windsor Castle.
After spending the majority of her 70 year reign in the royal residence in London, the Queen, 95, is believed to have relocated to her castle in Windsor.
According to royal expert Duncan Larcombe, the monarch left Buckingham Palace as it was ‘less and less home from home’ without her beloved husband, the late Prince Philip.
This means that Buckingham Palace will next be occupied by Prince Charles and Camila following the Queen's death. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
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