Charles 1948
- Nationality:
- British
Born Prince Charles of Edinburgh in 1948, he became the heir apparent to the British throne in 1952, when his mother acceded the throne as Elizabeth II. In July 1958, he was created Prince of Wales, although his investiture was not held until 1969. He served in both the RAF and the Royal Navy.
He acceded the throne on 8th September 2022, on the death of Elizabeth II, becoming King Charles III.