The making of a King

As the longest-serving heir apparent, Charles has led a varied life, well preparing him for his role as King

On 14 November 1948 at 9.14pm, the first child of Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Philip Duke of Edinburgh was born. Named Charles Philip Arthur George, the newborn son, and eventual King of England was christened on 15 December 1948 by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Geoffrey Fisher, in the Music Room at Buckingham Palace, which was also his birthplace. Charles was born during the reign of his grandfather, King George VI, who died on 6 February 1952 aged 56. Upon his death, Princess Elizabeth ascended the throne, becoming Queen Elizabeth II, making Prince Charles heir apparent at the age of three years old. As the monarch’s eldest son, Prince Charles automatically took on the traditional titles of The Duke of Cornwall under a charter of King Edward…

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