Charles, Prince of Wales (born Charles Philip Arthur George) is the heir apparent to the British throne as the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II. He has been heir apparent, Duke of Cornwall, and Duke of Rothesay since 1952, and he is the oldest and longest-serving heir apparent in British history. He is also the longest-serving Prince of Wales, having held that title since 1958. Charles served in the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy from 1971 to 1976. As Prince of Wales, Charles undertakes official duties on behalf of the Queen.
In 1981, he married Lady Diana Spencer, and they had two sons: Prince William (b. 1982) and Prince Harry (b. 1984). In 1996, the couple divorced following well-publicised extramarital affairs by both parties. Diana died as the result of a car crash in Paris the following year. In 2005, Charles married long-time partner Camilla Parker Bowles. Charles founded The Prince’s Trust in 1976, sponsors The Prince’s Charities, and is a patron, president, and a member of over 400 other charities and organisations.
As an environmentalist, he raises awareness of organic farming and climate change, which has earned him awards and recognition from environmental groups. His support for alternative medicine, including homeopathy, has been criticised by many in the medical community, and his views on the role of architecture in society and the conservation of historic buildings have received considerable attention from British architects and design critics. He is also an author and co-author of a number of books.
Prince Charles has an estimated net worth of $100 million.
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Net Worth: |
$100 Million |
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Date of birth: |
November 14, 1948 |
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Country: |
United Kingdom |
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Source of wealth: |
British royal |
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