King Charles coronation: A timeline of key events from monarch's life
King Charles III will be crowned on May 6 at the age of 74, after last year becoming the oldest heir apparent in British history to take the throne. From Prince of Wales to the King of England - here are key dates of his life.
November 14, 1948 -
Born Charles Philip Arthur George, at Buckingham Palace, during the reign of his grandfather King George VI.
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February 6, 1952
Death of George VI. Elizabeth automatically becomes Queen on the death of her father and Charles becomes her heir apparent.
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July 26, 1958
Elizabeth II grants him the title of Prince of Wales, which usually goes to the first son of the sovereign. Charles is nine years old.
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July 1, 1969
Televised formal investiture as the Prince of Wales at Caernarfon Castle, north Wales.
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February 19, 1970
The prince makes his first major speech on the environment, his passion for more than 50 years.
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July 29, 1981
Charles and Diana are married at St Paul's Cathedral in London. They have two sons, William in 1982 and Harry in 1984.
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April 9, 2005
Charles and Camilla's civil wedding at Windsor Town Hall. The queen does not attend, but later holds a reception at Windsor Castle.
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September 8, 2022
Charles becomes the king of England after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
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