Duke of Rothesay Prince Charles

Duke of Rothesay Prince Charles, better known as King Charles III (born Charles Philip Arthur George), is the current King of the United Kingdom and 15 other Commonwealth realms, having ascended the throne on September 8, 2022, following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, he was born on November 14, 1948, at Buckingham Palace and became the longest-serving heir apparent in British history before his accession at age 73. He was crowned on May 6, 2023, and has been involved in environmental and architectural advocacy throughout his life.