Charles III: Key dates in the life of Britain’s new king
Charles, Britain’s new king, was born on Nov. 14, 1948 at the royal estate at Sandringham, first child of then-Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip. In 1969, he was formally invested as the Prince of Wales, and he became king Thursday upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Key dates in the life of Charles III:
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Charles III: Key dates in the life of Britain’s new kingAP Photo, File
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Charles III: Key dates in the life of Britain’s new king(AP Photo, File
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Charles III: Key dates in the life of Britain’s new kingAP Photo
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Charles III: Key dates in the life of Britain’s new kingAP Photo, File
He become the first royal heir since 1660 to marry an English woman.
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Charles III: Key dates in the life of Britain’s new kingAP Photo/John Redman, File
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Charles III: Key dates in the life of Britain’s new kingASSOCIATED PRESS
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Charles III: Key dates in the life of Britain’s new kingPOOL
It says Charles has had a long-term affair with a married woman, Camilla Parker Bowles.
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Charles III: Key dates in the life of Britain’s new kingAP Photo/Ajit Kumar
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Charles III: Key dates in the life of Britain’s new kingAP Photo/Martin Cleaver, File
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Charles III: Key dates in the life of Britain’s new kingAP Photo/David Brauchli, File
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Charles III: Key dates in the life of Britain’s new kingAP Photo/Chris Ison-pa
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Charles III: Key dates in the life of Britain’s new kingAP Photo/Bob Collier/pool
She takes title of Duchess of Cornwall.
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Charles III: Key dates in the life of Britain’s new kingAP Photo/DIMITAR DILKOFF, Pool
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Charles III: Key dates in the life of Britain’s new kingAP Photo/Simon Dawson
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Charles III: Key dates in the life of Britain’s new kingAP Photo/Sang Tan
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Charles III: Key dates in the life of Britain’s new kingAP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis
Two more children — Charlotte and Louis — follow for the couple.
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Charles III: Key dates in the life of Britain’s new kingJonathan Brady/pool photo via AP
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Charles III: Key dates in the life of Britain’s new kingAlastair Grant/Pool via AP
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Charles III: Key dates in the life of Britain’s new kingAP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool
The queen had to pull out of the event citing mobility problems. The delegation of the role, one of the queen's most important duties, was seen by many as the clearest sign that a transition of the monarchy was underway.
AP Photo/Alastair Grant, PoolThe queen had to pull out of the event citing mobility problems. The delegation of the role, one of the queen's most important duties, was seen by many as the clearest sign that a transition of the monarchy was underway.
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Charles III: Key dates in the life of Britain’s new kingHannah McKay/Pool Photo via AP
