King Charles III: His life in photos
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King Charles III, is the first child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He was just 3 years old when he became the heir apparent as his mother acceded to the throne as queen, following the death of her father, King George VI.
Prince Charles ahead of delivering his Easter message at Clarence House in London, March 15, 2018.
Prince Charles ahead of delivering his Easter message at Clarence House in London, March 15, 2018.