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

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

Charles gave his first speech to the nation, paying tribute to his mother and announcing the appointment of his elder son, William, as Prince of Wales.

Charles acceded to the British throne upon his mother's death. He was the longest-serving British heir apparent and the oldest person to succeed to the British throne at the age of 73.

Charles surpassed Edward VII's record of 59 years as the longest-serving British heir apparent.

Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles got married in a civil ceremony at Windsor Guildhall, followed by a religious blessing at St George's Chapel.

Originally scheduled date for Charles and Camilla's civil wedding, which was later postponed to the following day due to the funeral of Pope John Paul II.

Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles's engagement was announced.

Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris. Charles flew to Paris with Diana's sisters to accompany her body back to Britain.

Charles and Diana divorced after being advised by the Queen to end the marriage.

Charles married Lady Diana Spencer at St Paul's Cathedral.

Charles and Lady Diana Spencer's engagement was officially announced.

Charles delivered his maiden speech in the House of Lords, the first royal to speak from the floor since the future Edward VII in 1884.

Charles's investiture as Prince of Wales was held at Caernarfon Castle in a televised ceremony.

King George VI died, and Charles's mother acceded to the throne as Elizabeth II. Charles immediately became the heir apparent.

Charles III was christened in the Music Room of Buckingham Palace by the archbishop of Canterbury, Geoffrey Fisher.

Charles III was born at 21:14 (GMT) at Buckingham Palace, 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. He was delivered by Caesarean section and christened Charles Philip Arthur George on 15 December 1948.