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A family portrait of King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, and other royal family members after the christening of Prince Charles.

King Charles III

King Charles III is the ruler of the United Kingdom and 14 other countries called Commonwealth realms. He was born on November 14, 1948, at Buckingham Palace in London. His parents were Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

When Charles was very young, his mother became queen, and he knew he would one day be king. He went to school and later studied at the University of Cambridge. Charles also learned to fly planes and served in the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy.

In 1981, Charles married Lady Diana Spencer, and they had two sons, William and Harry. After they divorced, Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005.

Charles became king when his mother passed away in 2022. An important event was his coronation in 2023. As king, Charles works on many projects to help people. He cares about protecting historic buildings, supporting organic farming, and taking action on climate change.

Charles enjoys many things, like drawing, painting, and playing sports. He also writes books about topics he cares about. People know Charles for his kind heart and his work to help others.

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The Prince of Wales delivering the Queen’s Speech during the State Opening of Parliament in 2022, seated on a throne and wearing formal ceremonial attire.
A gathering at the Fflint National Eisteddfod in 1969, showcasing Welsh cultural traditions and community spirit.
Portrait of Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, taken in Buckingham Palace in 1972.
Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer on their wedding day, dressed in formal attire with elegant decorations.
Prince Charles, Princess Diana, and a young Prince William visiting Government House in Auckland, New Zealand, in 1983.
Vice President Dan Quayle and his wife Marilyn are seen visiting with Prince Charles and Princess Diana at an official event in Tokyo, Japan.
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall meet with health officials at the NIH for a briefing on osteoporosis.
Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla visiting Tobago in 2008.
Prince Charles delivering the Queen's message during a public gathering in Fiji in 1970.
People gathered for a community lunch event in London during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in 2018.

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