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    Charles was born in Buckingham Palace during the reign of his maternal grandfather, King George VI, and became heir apparent when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, acceded to the throne in 1952. He was created Prince of Wales in 1958 and his investiture was held in 1969.

  2. Jun 30, 2019 · 30 June 2019. The investiture ceremony took place in Caernarfon Castle. Prince Charles begins his annual summer visit to Wales on Monday, as he marks 50 years since his investiture. The...

  3. The investiture of Charles, Prince of Wales (later King Charles III), took place in Caernarfon Castle, north Wales, on 1 July 1969. The ceremony formally presented the title of Prince of Wales to the 20-year-old Charles, eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II. He was the 21st heir to the English or British throne to hold the title.

  4. 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...

  5. Sep 10, 2022 · 10 September 2022. Getty Images. King Charles III was the Prince of Wales for 64 years, longer than any of his predecessors. By Huw Thomas. BBC News. King Charles III was a nine-year-old...

  6. The Prince of Wales is the heir to the throne and the eldest son of His Majesty The King and Diana, Princess of Wales. His Royal Highness is married to The Princess of Wales, Catherine, with whom he has three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. The family's official residence is Kensington Palace.

  7. Feb 28, 2024 · King Charles III has been the United Kingdom’s monarch since September 8, 2022, following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II. He was crowned during his coronation on May 6, 2023.

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