Charles III became the heir apparent when his mother acceded to the throne and became Queen Elizabeth II
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1969
Charles III became Prince of Wales, the title reserved for future British kings-in-waiting
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2018
Charles III was named the queen's designated successor as head of the Commonwealth
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2022
Charles III became Britain's new monarch following the queen's death
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT KING CHARLES III
2022
Charles III became Britain's new monarch following the queen's death
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT KING CHARLES III
Charles III will be the head of state for the UK & 14 other countries, known as the Commonwealth realms.
For the past nine centuries the coronation ceremony of British monarchs has been held in Westminster Abbey. Charles III will be the 40th monarch to be crowned there.
The former Prince of Wales served in both the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy, being deployed on several warships during the 1970s.
He is the first heir to the British throne to receive a university degree. He studied history at the UK's Trinity College.
Charles' image took a hit during his acrimonious separation from Princess Diana.
Charles Ill has a longstanding interest in environmental issues. For over fifty years, he has used his position to champion action for a sustainable future.