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| '''Charles Philip Arthur Windsor, Prince of Wales''' is the son of ] and heir to the British throne. He was |
'''Charles Philip Arthur George Windsor, Prince of Wales''' is the son of ] and heir to the British throne. He was born on November 14, 1948, at Buckingham Palace, his mother at the time being heir to the throne, and was created ] in 1958, though his actual investiture did not take place until July 1, 1969. This was a major ceremony, held at ] Castle in north ], a place traditionally associated with the first giving of the title in the thirteenth century. | ||
| Prior to the ceremony, Charles had studied at Trinity College, ], and also at the University of Wales, ], where he went specifically in order to learn the Welsh language - the first English-born prince ever to make a serious attempt to do so. This won him some popularity in the principality, but the investiture also aroused considerable hostility and nationalist feeling, and there were threats of violence. | |||
| He is an avid horseman and a Royal Navy pilot. | |||
| In 1981, Prince Charles married Lady ], who thus became Princess of Wales. They made their home at ] in Gloucestershire. The marriage was rocky, and ended in divorce in 1996, though it produced two sons, William and Harry. He now has a relationship with ]. | |||
| He is an avid horseman and served in the Royal Navy, commanding his own ship. He is also an artist and writer. The ], which he founded, is a charity that works mainly with young people. | |||
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Charles Philip Arthur George Windsor, Prince of Wales is the son of Elizabeth II and heir to the British throne. He was born on November 14, 1948, at Buckingham Palace, his mother at the time being heir to the throne, and was created Prince of Wales in 1958, though his actual investiture did not take place until July 1, 1969. This was a major ceremony, held at Caernarfon Castle in north Wales, a place traditionally associated with the first giving of the title in the thirteenth century.
Prior to the ceremony, Charles had studied at Trinity College, Cambridge, and also at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, where he went specifically in order to learn the Welsh language - the first English-born prince ever to make a serious attempt to do so. This won him some popularity in the principality, but the investiture also aroused considerable hostility and nationalist feeling, and there were threats of violence.
In 1981, Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer, who thus became Princess of Wales. They made their home at Highgrove in Gloucestershire. The marriage was rocky, and ended in divorce in 1996, though it produced two sons, William and Harry. He now has a relationship with Camilla Parker Bowles.
He is an avid horseman and served in the Royal Navy, commanding his own ship. He is also an artist and writer. The Prince's Trust, which he founded, is a charity that works mainly with young people.