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.

This is the family tree of the British royal family, from James I (who united the crowns of England and Scotland) to the present monarch, Charles III. See Family tree of English monarchs, Family tree of Scottish monarchs, and Family tree of Welsh monarchs.

Jan 29, 2025 · Charles has been King since his mother Elizabeth II died on 8 September 2022. The now former Prince of Wales married Lady Diana Spencer, who became the Princess of Wales, on 29 July 1981. The...

Mar 23, 2023 · Prince Louis Arthur Charles is the youngest child of William and Catherine. He was born in April 2018 and has become a known figure worldwide for his animated public appearances at Queen...

Feb 16, 2021 · King Charles III is the first British monarch to be descended from two children of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. All monarchs after Queen Victoria have been descendants of her son and heir King Edward VII of the United Kingdom.

Jun 24, 2024 · King Charles is the eldest of the siblings born to Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, followed by Princess Anne, the Princess Royal; Prince Andrew, the Duke of York; and Prince Edward, the Duke...

Mar 14, 2024 · His Majesty King Charles III was born Prince Charles Philip Arthur George on Nov. 14, 1948. Find out more about King Charles’ birthday. The first child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince...

William Arthur Philip Louis and his brother, Prince Harry, are the only two children of King Charles III and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Prince William holds a master’s degree in...

Sep 8, 2022 · Charles, the Queen’s eldest son, immediately ascended to the throne as King, putting his elder son, William, first in line for the throne. Here’s what we know about the British royal family’s...

Apr 23, 2018 · Prince Charles, who turns 70 this year, will inherit the crown when his 92-year-old mother, Queen Elizabeth, passes away.