New Zealand Woman’s Weekly 1847

“Anyone of my age knows that days pass at a far gr eater speed than when they wer e young,” Prince Charles r ecently told a journalist, ahead of his milestone birthday . “But in my case there are so many things that need to be done.” To mark his 70th birthday this week, we’ve taken an in-depth look at the the King-in-waiting – and what an extraor dinary set of circumstances he has lived his life in. Since the age of just thr ee he has been the next-in-line to the throne, yet he certainly hasn’ t put his feet up in the 67 years that have followed. His peers may be enjoying their r etirement years – but for Prince Charles his biggest challenges still likely lie ahead of him.…

“Anyone of my age knows that days pass at a far gr eater speed than when they wer e young,” Prince Charles r ecently told a journalist, ahead of his milestone birthday . “But in my case there are so many things that need to be done.” To mark his 70th birthday this week, we’ve taken an in-depth look at the the King-in-waiting – and what an extraor dinary set of circumstances he has lived his life in. Since the age of just thr ee he has been the next-in-line to the throne, yet he certainly hasn’ t put his feet up in the 67 years that have followed. His peers may be enjoying their r etirement years – but for Prince Charles his biggest challenges still likely lie ahead…

He’s reached an age when most of his peers have closed the door on their careers and are enjoying not having to work anymore. But Prince Charles, who turns 70 this week, is yet to take on the role he has been destined for his entire life. He’s in a tricky position – he’s itching to become a monarch because there are so many things he wants to achieve. But stepping into the top job will sadly mean he’ll have lost his mother, the Queen (92). While some people may think that waiting for so long to be king has been a waste of many years, it’s not as if Charles has been sitting about twiddling his thumbs. He dedicates his life to royal duties and shows no sign of…

He’s reached an age when most of his peers have closed the door on their careers and are enjoying not having to work anymore. But Prince Charles, who turns 70 this week, is yet to take on the role he has been destined for his entire life. He’s in a tricky position – he’s itching to become a monarch because there are so many things he wants to achieve. But stepping into the top job will sadly mean he’ll have lost his mother, the Queen (92). While some people may think that waiting for so long to be king has been a waste of many years, it’s not as if Charles has been sitting about twiddling his thumbs. He dedicates his life to royal duties and shows no sign of easing up even though…

November 14, 1948 Charles Philip Arthur George – the first child of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, is born at Buckingham Palace. February 6, 1952 His mother becomes queen after the death of her father, King George VI, making Charles the heir apparent. July 26, 1958 Nine-year-old Charles is given the title Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester, but has to wait another 11 years until his investiture. July 1, 1969 Charles is crowned Prince of Wales by his mother in a televised ceremony held at Caernarfon Castle in Wales. 1971 to 1976 Charles serves in both the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force. 1976 The royal establishes his own charity, The Prince’s Trust, to support and empower vulnerable people aged between 11 and…

November 14, 1948 Charles Philip Arthur George – the first child of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, is born at Buckingham Palace. February 6, 1952 His mother becomes queen after the death of her father, King George VI, making Charles the heir apparent. July 26, 1958 Nine-year-old Charles is given the title Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester, but has to wait another 11 years until his investiture. July 1, 1969 Charles is crowned Prince of Wales by his mother in a televised ceremony held at Caernarfon Castle in Wales. 1971 to 1976 Charles serves in both the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force. 1976 The royal establishes his own charity, The Prince’s Trust, to support and empower vulnerable people aged between 11 and 30. February 24, 1981 Charles’ engagement to Lady Diana Spencer, who is 12…