Prince Charles
Prince Charles
Real Name/Full Name Prince Charles Philip Arthur George
Nick Name/Celebrated Name: Prince Charles
Birthplace: Buckingham Palace, London, England
Date Of Birth/Birthday: 14 November 1948
Age/How Old: 75 years old
Height/How Tall: In Centimetres – 175 cm
In Feet and Inches – 5′ 9″
Weight: In Kilograms – 75 Kg
In Pounds – 165 lbs
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Grey
Parents Name: Father –Prince Philip, Duke of Edenborough
Mother –Queen Elizabeth II
Siblings: Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward
School: Hill House School, Cheam School, Gordonstoun School, Geelong Grammar School
College: Trinity College, Cambridge
Religion: Anglican
Nationality: British
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Gender: Male
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Marital Status: Married
Girlfriend: N/A
Wife/Spouse Name: Lady Diana Frances Spencer (Princess of Wales) (m.1981-1996), Camilla Parker-Bowles (Duchess of Cornwall) (m. 2005)
Kids/Children Name: Prince William (Duke of Cambridge), Prince Harry (Duke of Sussex)
Profession: Heir to the British Crown
Net Worth: $150 Million
Last Updated: March 2024

Prince Charles Philip Arthur George was born in Buckingham Palace as the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II. Apparently, he is the heir to the British Crown and is the oldest and longest-serving heir in British history. He is also known as the “Prince of Wales,” and he is holding its title since the year 1958.

Well, how well do you know about Prince Charles? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Prince Charles’s net worth in 2024, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Prince Charles to date.

Biography and Early Life

Prince Charles was the first child of Elizabeth and Prince Philip. He is the grandchild of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. In 1948, Prince Charles was baptized in the Palace by Geoffrey Fisher, who was the Archbishop of Canterbury. After his grandfather passed away in 1952, his mother ascended the throne as Queen Elizabeth II.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Prince Charles in 2024 and what is his height and weight? Well, Prince Charles’s age is 75 years old as of today’s date 19th March 2024 having been born on 14 November 1948. Though, he is 5′ 9″ in feet and inches and 175 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 165 lbs in Pound and 75 kg in Kilograms.

Education

It was a custom for the Royal family’s children to get educated under a private tutor rather than going to school. However, Prince Charles was the first heir who broke this tradition and went to school to get his education. He first went to “Hill House School” in London.

Next, he went to “Cheam Preparatory School,” which is in England from 1958, and lastly, he went to “Gordonstoun School” which was in Scotland, where he began his classes from the year 1962. Prince Charles later had revealed that he particularly liked the “Gordonstoun School” because of its great atmosphere. He had even attended “Geelong Grammar School. “

Prince Charles broke the tradition again and decided to join the university instead of joining the British armed forces. In 1967, he attended “Trinity College” where he studied anthropology, archaeology, and history. He became the first heir to the throne who had earned a University degree. He got awarded with the “Master of Arts” degree from Cambridge in the year 1975.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Prince Charles With Wife Camilla Parker
Prince Charles With Wife Camilla Parker

Prince Charles got married to Lady Diana Spencer in 1981. They had two children, Prince William and Prince Harry. However, the marriage soon started getting problematic, mainly due to the 13-year age gap between the couple. It was revealed that both Diana and Prince Charles were in love with somebody else. In 1992, they got divorced. Later, Diana was killed in a car crash.

Later in 2005, Prince Charles got married to his long-time girlfriend, Camila Parker- Bowles. He became the only member of the Royal family to conduct a civil wedding rather than a church wedding.

Is Prince Charles Gay?

Prince Charles was married to Lady Diana Spencer, and they have two children Prince William and Prince Harry. Later he got married to Camila Parker- Bowles, thus, we can say that his sexual orientation is straight.

Professional Career

Prince Charles became the “Prince of Wales” and “Earl of Chester” in 1958. He is the longest-serving Prince of Wales to date. As his duties as the Prince of Wales, Prince Charles performs all his official duties on behalf of the Queen.

He attends the various critical national occasions and even makes a regular tour of Wales to see its management. Under Prince Charles’ chairmanship, the six trustees of the “Royal Collection Trust” meet him three times a year. In 1995, Prince Charles became the first member who had visited the Republic of Ireland under an official capacity.

Prince Charles had also served in the Royal Air Force, following his father’s grandfather’s footsteps and even his two great-grandfathers. Prince Charles got qualified as a helicopter pilot in 1974. He founded the Prince’s Trust in the year 1976. Moreover, he has also established approximately sixteen charitable organizations, where he serves as the president. These organizations are loosely known as “The Prince’s Charities,” which raises over 100 Million pounds annually.

Awards

In his lifetime Prince Charles is received several awards which are listed below:

  • He received the “Rainforest Alliance Lifetime Achievement Award” by the Rainforest Alliance in 2008
  • He received the “Lifetime Achievement Award” by the International Green Awards in 2012.
  • He received the “City of Florence Prize” in 2001

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Prince Charles in 2024

Prince Charles Net Worth
Prince Charles Net Worth

As of 2024, The net worth of Prince Charles is approximately $150 Million. His association with the Royal family of Britain, his role as an environmentalist, and his role as the next heir to the British throne made his net worth increase.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

  • Prince Charles was an environmentalist, and he had received many awards for his prestigious contributions in the field of environment.
  • He had helped to improve organic farming, gardening, architecture, and climate change.
  • He is the longest-serving Prince of Wales to date.

Just because Prince Charles belongs to the Royal family, does not mean that Prince Charles has not done anything for the world. He has played an essential role in improving the environment, especially his role in improving agriculture.  Moreover, he contributed mostly as an heir to the British throne.

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