Charles III is the current King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms. He was born on November 14, 1948, in Buckingham Palace, London, England. He is the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Charles was educated at Cheam School, Gordonstoun School, and Trinity College, Cambridge. He also served in the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force. In 1969, he was created Prince of Wales.
He is the eldest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, duke of Edinburgh. After being the longest-serving monarch-in-waiting in British history, Charles ascended the throne at age 73, with the death of his mother in September 2022. He was crowned in the first coronation in seven decades on May 6, 2023.
Charles has been a vocal advocate for environmental and social causes. He is also a patron of over 400 charities.
In 2005, he married Camilla Parker Bowles.
Charles became King on September 8, 2022, following the death of his mother. He is the first British monarch to be born in the 20th century.
Here are some of the key events in Charles’ life:
- 1948: Born on November 14, 1948, in Buckingham Palace, London, England.
- 1952: Becomes heir apparent to the throne following the death of his grandfather, King George VI.
- 1969: Investiture as Prince of Wales.
- 1971: Graduates from Trinity College, Cambridge.
- 1971-1976: Serves in the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force.
- 1981: Marries Lady Diana Spencer.
- 1982: The Prince and Princess of Wales’s son, Prince William, is born.
- 1984: The Prince and Princess of Wales’s daughter, Princess Catherine, is born.
- 1992: The Prince and Princess of Wales separate.
- 1996: The Prince and Princess of Wales divorce.
- 2005: Marries Camilla Parker Bowles.
- 2022: Becomes King of the United Kingdom following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Charles is a complex and controversial figure. He has been praised for his commitment to public service and his environmental activism. However, he has also been criticized for his outspokenness and his high-profile divorce from Princess Diana.
As King, Charles will face a number of challenges, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and the rise of populism and nationalism. However, he also has the opportunity to use his position to promote positive change and to unite the country.