Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales
From The Royal Archive
Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales (Charles Philip Arthur George Windsor; born Windsor, 14 November 1948), is the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. He is heir-apparent to the respective thrones of the United Kingdom and the other 15 Commonwealth Realms. He has held the title of Prince of Wales since 1958, and is styled HRH The Prince of Wales, except in Scotland, where he is styled HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, and (unofficially) in Cornwall, where he is known as 'The Duke of Cornwall'. Constitutionally, he is the first in line to the throne, but third in order of precedence, following his parents. Sons Prince William and Prince Harry.
The Prince of Wales is well-known for his extensive charity work, particularly for The Prince's Trust. He also carries out a full schedule of royal duties and, increasingly, is taking on more royal roles from his ageing parents. The Prince is also well known for his marriages to the late Lady Diana Spencer and, subsequently, to Camilla Parker Bowles.
