King Charles III

King

Birthday November 14, 1948

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace London, England

Age 75 years old

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About

Became King of the United Kingdom in September 2022, following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. He was crowned May 6th, 2023. Prior to becoming king, he was the prince of Wales and he was the longest-serving heir apparent in British history as well as the oldest heir apparent in over 300 years. He was married to Diana, Princess of Wales from 1981 to 1996, then he married Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005. He was diagnosed with cancer in early 2024. 

Before Fame

He broke tradition by attending Trinity College at Cambridge University for his secondary education rather than receiving a private education and joining the armed forces.

Trivia

The Scottish referred to him as the Duke of Rothesay and the Southern English knew him as the Duke of Cornwall; he became the longest serving heir-apparent in British history.

Family Life

He is the former husband of Princess Diana, and his sons are Prince William and Prince Harry. He married Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005.

Associated With

His father was Prince Philip and he was raised alongside three siblings: AnneAndrew, and Edward