Charles Philip Arthur Windsor

Personal and Family Information

Charles was born on 14 NOV 1948 in Buckingham Palace, London, England, the son of Phillip Mountbatten and Elizabeth II Alexandra Mary Windsor. ^{[Note 2]}

He had two marriages/partners. His first wife was Diana Frances Spencer, who he married on 29 JUL 1981 in St. Paul's Cathedral, London, England. Their two known children were William Arthur Philip (1982-) and Henry Charles Albert (1984-).

His second wife was Camilla Parker Bowles, who he married on 9 APR 2005 in Windsor, Berkshire, England. They had no known children.

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Note 1

When Elizabeth II ascended the throne, Charles automatically became Duke of Cornwall, Duke of Rothesay, Earl of Carrick, Baron Renfrew, Lord of the Isles and Great Steward of Scotland, Knight of the Garter. He was created Prince of Wales in 1958 and invested as such in 1969 on his coming of age. He assumed his seat in the House of Lords in February 1970 and became the first to the British Crown to earn a university degree when he was graduated with honors from the University of Cambridge in June 1970. Charles is an opera lover and is president of the Friends of the Royal Opera House.

Like his father, he should properly be addressed as "Your Royal Highness" the first time and "Sir" thereafter. He does not care to be called, Prince (an American custom). He thinks it makes him sound like a police dog. He doesn't mind being called Charles or Charlie.

Note 2

Charles was born on a Sunday at 9:14 pm and weighed 7lb. 6oz.

Note 3

Charles was christened: Charles Philip Arthur George.