Prince Charles Born: Britain's Longest-Waiting Heir
Charles III waited longer than any heir in British history before ascending to the throne at age 73 following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022. His decades as Prince of Wales were defined by environmental advocacy and architectural criticism, and his coronation ushered in a reign focused on modernizing the monarchy for a changing Commonwealth.
November 14, 1948
78 years ago
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