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Charles became king upon his mother's death in 2022. At the age of 73, he was the oldest person to accede to the British throne, after having been the longest-serving heir apparent and Prince of Wales in British history.
Learn about The Prince of Wales, the heir to the throne and the eldest son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales. Discover his interests, projects and patronages in the UK and overseas, such as environment, homelessness, mental health and Armed Forces.
Mar 1, 2024 · 1 March 2024. Getty Images. After Queen Elizabeth II died, the throne passed immediately and without ceremony to King Charles III. He became the UK's monarch at the age of 73 and was crowned at...
3 days ago · Charles III. Formerly called: Prince Charles. Formerly in full: Charles Philip Arthur George, prince of Wales and earl of Chester, duke of Cornwall, duke of Rothesay, earl of Carrick and Baron Renfrew, Lord of the Isles, and Prince and Great Steward of Scotland. (Show more) Born: November 14, 1948, Buckingham Palace, London, England (age 75)
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Feb 6, 2022 · The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to the Queen on her Platinum Jubilee for the "remarkable achievement" of reaching 70 years on the throne. Prince Charles welcomed his mother's wish...
May 6, 2023 · LONDON — Britain’s Charles III was crowned king on Saturday, during an eighth-century ritual in a 21st-century metropolis with a handful of concessions to the modern age but the unabashed ...
Feb 28, 2024 · Learn about the life and reign of King Charles III, who became the United Kingdom’s monarch in 2022 after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II. Find out about his early years, military service, marriages, children, philanthropy, health, and more.
