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| THE PRINCE OF WALES |
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| Full name: |
Christened Charles Philip Arthur George of Edinburgh |
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| Date & place of birth: |
14 November 1948 in Buckingham Palace, London |
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| Starsign: |
Scorpio |
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| Parents: |
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh |
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| Brothers and sisters: |
Two younger brothers: Prince Andrew, The Duke of York and Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex. One younger sister: Princess Anne, The Princess Royal |
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| Education: |
Went to school in Knightsbridge, Cheam School at Headley, Berkshire and to Gordonstoun school in Scotland. Went on a foreign exchange to Australia. Studied history at Trinity College, University of Cambridge |
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| Homes: |
Lives in apartments in St. James’s Palace, London and Highgrove House in Gloucestershire |
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| Family: |
Married the late Diana, Princess of Wales on 29 July 1981 (divorced in 1996); married Camilla Parker Bowles on 9 April 2005
Two children: Prince William and Prince Harry |
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| Working life: |
Joined the Royal Navy in 1971 and became a helicopter pilot, before leaving the Royal Navy in 1976
As heir to the Throne, The Prince of Wales is active in all aspects of public life in the UK. Works with over 200 organisations. Set up the Prince’s Trust and the Prince’s Youth Business Trust to help young people. Works to promote awareness of architecture, the environment, education and national heritage. Holds honorary rank and appointments in the Armed Services. Travels in the UK and overseas on many official visits
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| Skills: |
Learned to speak Welsh during a term at the University College of Wales in Aberystwyth
Learned to use a skateboard in his late twenties
Has acting experience from productions at university |
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| Hobbies: |
Plays sport, especially skiing and action sports. Likes to paint and garden, and growing organic produce. Loves music |
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