Charles: Prince of Wales

This beautifully illustrated biography is part of the Pitkin Royal Collection series, celebrating the lives of the British royal family. The expertly written text offers an insight into the private and public life of the heir to the thrown of England, from his early years at Buckingham Palace through to his education at Gordonstoun and Trinity College, Cambridge, as well as his time in the Royal Navy. With a wide range of humanitarian and social interests, Charles is patron to a number of charities and organizations, including The Prince’s Trust, founded in 1976. He has played a central role as father to Princes William and Harry and his devotion and dedication to his mother, Queens Elizabeth II, is outstanding

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Charles: Prince of Wales

This beautifully illustrated biography is part of the Pitkin Royal Collection series, celebrating the lives of the British royal family. The expertly written text offers an insight into the private and public life of the heir to the thrown of England, from his early years at Buckingham Palace through to his education at Gordonstoun and Trinity College, Cambridge, as well as his time in the Royal Navy. With a wide range of humanitarian and social interests, Charles is patron to a number of charities and organizations, including The Prince’s Trust, founded in 1976. He has played a central role as father to Princes William and Harry and his devotion and dedication to his mother, Queens Elizabeth II, is outstanding

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Charles: Prince of Wales

Charles: Prince of Wales

by Gill Knappett
Charles: Prince of Wales

Charles: Prince of Wales

by Gill Knappett

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This beautifully illustrated biography is part of the Pitkin Royal Collection series, celebrating the lives of the British royal family. The expertly written text offers an insight into the private and public life of the heir to the thrown of England, from his early years at Buckingham Palace through to his education at Gordonstoun and Trinity College, Cambridge, as well as his time in the Royal Navy. With a wide range of humanitarian and social interests, Charles is patron to a number of charities and organizations, including The Prince’s Trust, founded in 1976. He has played a central role as father to Princes William and Harry and his devotion and dedication to his mother, Queens Elizabeth II, is outstanding


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781841657844
Publisher: Rizzoli
Publication date: 06/01/2018
Series: Pitkin Royal Collection Series
Pages: 64
Product dimensions: 8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Gill Knappett is a well-established author with 20 years experience working for publishing houses in finance, education, and full illustrated guidebooks across the Pitkin range.

Table of Contents

Prince Charles' Timeline 6

God Bless the Prince of Wales 7

A Future King is Born 8

A Royal Upbringing 10

The Queen's Coronation 12

Schooldays 14

Close Relations 16

University Years 20

The Prince of Wales 22

A Career in the Armed Forces 26

A Young Royal Ambassador 28

A Sporting Prince 30

Princely Pastimes 34

An Eligible Bachelor 36

Diana, Princess of Wales 38

Prince William 40

Prince Harry 42

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall 44

A Proud Grandfather 46

At Home in London, Wales and Scotland 48

At Home at Highgrove 50

Royal Duties 52

Patronages and Passions 56

The Heir to the Throne 62

The Order of Succession 64

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