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King Charles III

(1948-), King regnant

Sitter in 170 portraits
Charles III is the reigning King of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms. He acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022 following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. He was the longest-serving heir apparent in British history. Born in Buckingham Palace, he was the first child of then-Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip. He was created Prince of Wales on 26 July 1958 and invested Prince of Wales in 1969. He took a degree at the University of Cambridge (1967-70) before serving in the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy (1971-6). On leaving the navy in 1976, he founded the Prince's Trust to help young people realise their potential and has since founded several non-profit organisations under The Prince’s Charities group. In 1981, he married Lady Diana Spencer. They had two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, but their marriage was dissolved in 1996. In 2005, Charles married his long-term partner, Camilla Parker-Bowles, now Queen Consort. An environmentalist, Charles has supported organic farming and action to prevent climate change.

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King Charles III, by Norman Parkinson - NPG x30171

King Charles III

by Norman Parkinson
colour print on card mount, 1969
NPG x30171

Queen Elizabeth II and her family, by Desmond Groves - NPG x133278

Queen Elizabeth II and her family

by Desmond Groves
bromide print, 1972
NPG x133278

Lady Sarah Chatto; King Charles III, by Patrick Lichfield - NPG x126907

Lady Sarah Chatto; King Charles III

by Patrick Lichfield
archival inkjet print, August 1972
NPG x126907

The Wedding of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips, by Norman Parkinson - NPG x126928

The Wedding of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips

by Norman Parkinson
colour print, 14 November 1973
NPG x126928

King Charles III, by Carole Cutner - NPG x22208

King Charles III

by Carole Cutner
colour resin print, 1974
NPG x22208

King Charles III, by Carole Cutner - NPG x22209

King Charles III

by Carole Cutner
colour resin print, November 1974
NPG x22209

King Charles III, by Carole Cutner - NPG x22213

King Charles III

by Carole Cutner
bromide print, 1974
NPG x22213

King Charles III, by Eric Greenhalf - NPG x12504

King Charles III

by Eric Greenhalf
bromide print on card mount, 20 October 1975
NPG x12504

King Charles III; Diana, Princess of Wales, by Patrick Lichfield - NPG x128498

King Charles III; Diana, Princess of Wales

by Patrick Lichfield
giclée colour print, July 1981
NPG x128498

King Charles III; Diana, Princess of Wales, by Lord Snowdon - NPG x35372

King Charles III; Diana, Princess of Wales

by Lord Snowdon
chromogenic print, 1981
NPG x35372

Diana, Princess of Wales; Prince Charles, by Lord Snowdon - NPG x200859

Diana, Princess of Wales; Prince Charles

by Lord Snowdon
chromogenic print, February 1981 (printed 2000)
NPG x200859

King Charles III; Diana, Princess of Wales, by Patrick Lichfield - NPG x29864

King Charles III; Diana, Princess of Wales

by Patrick Lichfield
pearl-toned colour print on card mount, July 1981
NPG x29864

King Charles III; Diana, Princess of Wales, by Volker Hinz - NPG x201311

King Charles III; Diana, Princess of Wales

by Volker Hinz
gelatin silver print, 17 May 1987
NPG x201311

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