King Charles III was born on November 14, 1948, and is the oldest person ever to be heir apparent to the British throne.
He is the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
King Charles III was the first heir to attend a public school instead of being privately tutored, and he was also the first to earn a university degree.
He has been a strong advocate for environmental causes and sustainable development, and has spoken out about climate change and conservation issues for many years.