


In addition to his philanthropic work, Charles is also an avid watercolorist and has published several books, including the 1980 children's story The Old Man of Lochnagar, 2010's Harmony: A New Way of Looking at Our World and 2012's The Prince's Speech: On the Future of Food. They were married on July 29, 1981, in a lavish ceremony that was broadcast around the world and watched by millions of people. The public took a strong liking to his shy, former kindergarten teacher fiancée, finding her more accessible than the reserved prince at the time. Despite a 13-year age difference as well as divergent interests, the couple became engaged in February 1981. The two had known each other when they were young but were reintroduced in the late 1970s. He was used to having every move he made scrutinized by the press, but even he could not have imagined what a sensation his relationship with Lady Diana Spencer would cause. Marriage to DianaĪs a public figure, Charles came off to many as intelligent, aloof and a bit awkward. He was eventually promoted to Group Captain for the Royal Air Force in 1995, and in the new millennium was again promoted to the rank of Air Chief Marshal. Towards the close of the decade, Charles further expanded his military skill set with parachute training, having already taken the reins at times as the pilot for the Queen's Flight, the monarchy's official aircraft. Among his many philanthropic and environmental endeavors are the Prince’s Trust and the Prince’s Rainforest Project. He is the father of Princes William and Harry and is also a grandfather. He married Diana Spencer in the summer of 1981 to huge media fanfare, though the couple would eventually divorce in 1996 after years of gossip and scandal. Charles later wed longtime love, Camilla Parker Bowles, some time after Princess Diana's death. Under public scrutiny his entire life, Charles graduated from Trinity College before embarking on a military career which culminated with him commanding the HMS Bronington. He is the oldest person ever to assume the British throne. He ascended to the throne after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022. Who Is King Charles III?Īs the oldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, King Charles III is the king of the United Kingdom. King Charles III, the oldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, is king of the United Kingdom.
