About King Charles III
King Charles III (born 14 November 1948) is the King of the United Kingdom and the 15 other Commonwealth realms. He acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022 upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. As the longest-serving heir apparent in British history, Charles has been a prominent figure in British public life for decades.
Interesting Facts About King Charles III
Longest-waiting Heir
Charles was the longest-serving heir apparent in British history, waiting over 70 years to become king.
Environmental Advocate
He has been a strong advocate for environmental causes and sustainable practices for decades.
Charitable Work
Charles founded The Prince's Trust in 1976, which has helped over a million young people.
Organic Farming Pioneer
He converted his Highgrove estate to organic farming methods in the 1980s, well before it became popular.
Key Aspects of His Life and Reign
- Acceded to the throne in September 2022
- Passionate about environmental conservation and sustainability
- Advocate for interfaith dialogue and understanding
- Supporter of traditional arts and architecture
- Committed to the Commonwealth and its principles
Timeline of King Charles III's Life
1948
Born as Charles Philip Arthur George at Buckingham Palace
1969
Invested as Prince of Wales at Caernarfon Castle
1971
Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Cambridge
1981
Married Lady Diana Spencer at St Paul's Cathedral
1984
Launched critique of modern architecture, sparking public debate
2005
Married Camilla Parker Bowles, now Queen Consort
2017
Became the longest-serving Prince of Wales in history
2022
Acceded to the throne as King Charles III following the death of Queen Elizabeth II