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Main Milestones

Birth

November 14, 1948

Charles Philip Arthur George was born at Buckingham Palace in London during the reign of his maternal grandfather, King George VI. He was the first child of Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh (later Queen Elizabeth II), and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and was delivered by Caesarean section.

Heir Apparent

1952

Following the death of his grandfather, King George VI, on February 6, 1952, Charles's mother acceded to the throne as Queen Elizabeth II, making Charles the heir apparent at the age of three. He automatically assumed the traditional titles of Duke of Cornwall and Duke of Rothesay among others.

Prince of Wales

1958

Charles was officially made the Prince of Wales in 1958, a title traditionally given to the eldest son of the British monarch. His investiture took place in 1969. As Prince of Wales, he undertook many public engagements and charity work, including the establishment of The Prince's Trust in 1976.

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Themed Timelines

Coronation and Royal CeremoniesHealth IssuesPhilanthropy and Environmental WorkPublic Perception and MediaMarriage to Lady Diana SpencerFamily and ChildrenPublic and Royal DutiesRelationship with Camilla Parker BowlesMilitary CareerEarly Life and EducationAccession and CoronationMain milestones

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Brief

Known For

Being the King of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms, longest-serving heir apparent in British history, and the oldest person to assume the British throne.

Bio Dates and Places

• Born Date: 14 November 1948.
• Born Place: Buckingham Palace, London, England.

Career

• Current occupation: King of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms.
• Past occupations: Prince of Wales, military career in the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy.
• Previous Place of Work: Various royal engagements and charitable work.

Education

Gordonstoun school, Trinity College, Cambridge (first British royal heir to earn a university degree).

Languages

• Languages Spoken: Welsh (among others, but specific languages other than Welsh are not detailed).

Personality

• Life Philosophy: Advocacy for climate change prevention and other charitable causes.

Lifestyle

• Past Sport Activity and Training Regime: Military training and possibly other activities during his time in the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy.

Residence and Financial Status

• Residence: Various royal residences including Buckingham Palace.
• Real Estate: Various royal properties.

Relationships

• Current Romantic Relationship: Queen Camilla.
• Past Marriages: Diana, Princess of Wales (1981-1996).
• Current Marriage: Queen Camilla.

Family

• Children: Prince William, Prince of Wales; Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex.
• Parents: Queen Elizabeth II; Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
• Siblings: Anne, Princess Royal; Prince Andrew, Duke of York; Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex.

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Daily Chronicle

31 March, 2024

Charles made his first major public appearance since his cancer diagnosis at the Easter service held at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

6 May, 2023

Charles's coronation took place at Westminster Abbey, marking a significant event in his reign.

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