Life of King Charles III

Charles III (Charles Philip Arthur George; born 14 November 1948) is King of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms. He acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022 upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. He was the longest-serving heir apparent in British history and is the oldest person to assume the throne at ag...  Read more
200 items in this gallery.All Images of King Charles III
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Prince Charles With Mother And Father - British Royalty. June 30, 1952. (Photo by Baron, Baron Photo Centre Ltd.).
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Photograph of Queen Elizabeth II (1926-) and the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Phillip (1921-) holding Prince Charles (1948-) and Princess Anne (1950). Dated 1952
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Price Charles And Princess Anne See Big Parade -- Princess Anne and Prince Charles arriving at Floriana for the Combined Service Parade today. The joy of the people of Malta was completed today when T.R.H. Prince Charles and Princess Anne went ashore from the "Britannia" to watch H.M. The Queen and H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh review a combined Service parade on the Floriana parade ground, Valletta. The Royal children, both dressed in yellow, excitedly watched the proceedings from a second floor balcony of a hotel overlooking the magnificent scene. May 04, 1954. (Photo by Fox Photos).
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The Happy Family In Their Garden -- Princess Anne, held by her mother Princess Elizabeth, appears to be wanting to go to her father the Duke of Edinburgh who is holding Prince Charles. Pictures just released show H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh with their children Prince Charles and Princess Anne in the garden of the London Home Clarence House. August 09, 1951. (Photo by Barratts Photo-Press-Agency).
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The Seasoned Travelers -- Two very composed small children arrive at Ballater Station, today. They are Prince Charles and Princess Anne - their Scottish holiday ended - who motored from Balmoral to the station to catch the overnight train, London-bound. Prince Charles, short-sleeved and sporting a large tie-pin, stands with fingers lightly clasped in front beside his sister Anne who wears a short-sleeved summer dress. June 01, 1964. (Photo by Daily Express).
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Prince Charles & Princess Anne - Together 1950 To 1960 - British Royalty. May 28, 1952.
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Help For Princess Anne Princess Anne is assisted by the Queen and Prince Charles to climb in through one of the windows of Balmoral Castle. Prince Charles having climbed up once, jumped down again to help his little sister in her efforts to copy him. May 1, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).
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Princess Elizabeth And Her Son : Princess Elizabeth with her baby son, Prince Charles Philip Arthur George, now five weeks old, whose father is the Duke of Edinburgh, seen together in this charming photograph taken by Mr Cecil Beaton, at Buckingham Palace, London. The Royal baby will be known as Prince Charles of Edinburgh. December 21, 1948.
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Prince Charles, Prince Of Wales. 13 December 1995
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Prince Charles, Prince of Wales. 08 March 1994
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Charles, Prince Of Wales, visiting Scarborough\'s South Bay Regeneration Area, Spa Bridge, Scarborough, North Yorkshire. 14 September 2007
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Adventure For Prince Charles Sights and sounds of a new adventure - his trip to Scotland with his mother, Princess Elizabeth - fascinate young Princess Charles, who will be two years old in November. He is shown here with the Princess on their arrival in the railway station at Ballater, Scotland. With Prince Charles and her daughter Princess Anne, Princess Elizabeth is on a visit to the king and Queen at Balmoral. September 19, 1950. (Photo by Reuterphoto).
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Front cover of The Illustrated London News celebrating the marriage of Prince Charles, Prince of Wales to Lady Diana Spencer at St Paul's Cathedral on 29 July 1981. The photograph is from the announcement of their engagement, 24 February 1981. Date: 1981
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First Photos Of The King Since His Operation -- Left to right: His Majesty Prince Charles, his sister Princess Anne, and her Majesty the Queen. Princes Charles, The son of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, is three to-day. He celebrated it by, among other things visiting his grandparents in Buckingham Palace. The photos taken during his visit are the first in which the king appears since his operation. November 14, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper Photo Ltd.).
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His Big Moment : Prince Charles went to London's Euston Station to meet his parents today, November 17, on their return from Canada. Here he turns his face up to chat with his mother, Princess Elizabeth, at left is the Queen, his grandmother. February 13, 1952. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).
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This Embargo Applies To All Countries Royal Family at Balmoral Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, with their children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, Play with the Queen's Corgi "Sugar" (foreground) and the Duke's "Candy" during the Royal family's summer holiday at Balmoral Castle, Scotland. September 26, 1955. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).
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New Photograph of Her Majesty The Queen, Prince Charles And Princess Anne, Have been released for General publication on 1st May; 1956. A happy informal group of the Queen, Prince Charles and Princess Anne in the grounds of Balmoral. The Queen's corgi, Sue, can be seen in the background. May 3, 1953. (Photo by Camera Press Ltd.)
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The Royal Family At Polo Tournament -- Following the example of H.M. Queen Elizabeth on the previous day Prince Charles and Princess Anne help to tread down the misplaced turf kicked up by the polo ponies, during the interval. H.M. The Queen with her two children Prices Charles and Princess Anne attended the Polo Tournament now being held on Smith's Lawn in Windsor Great Park, where they saw the Duke of Edinburgh playing for one of the competing teams. June 15, 1955. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).
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First Picture Of The King As He Celebrates Prince Charles Third Birthday -- The King with his grandson Prince Charles, at Buckingham Palace, London, today November 14. The Prince Celebrated his third Birthday anniversary today with a tea-party at the Palace. This is the first picture of the king since his recent serious unless. July 19, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).
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Prince Charles, Prince of Wales. 13 December 1994
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Prince Charles visits the White House.
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Baby Prince Christened At Buckingham Palace : A happy picture of Princess Elizabeth and her infant son Prince Charles taken in Buckingham Palace after the Christening ceremony today. Prince Charles, as Princess Elizabeth's son will be known to the nation, was christened Charles Philip Arthur George in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace, London this afternoon (Wednesday) when Dr. Fisher, Archbishop of Canterbury officiated Prince Charles's sponsors were: The King, Queen Mary, Princess Margaret, King Haakon of Norway, Prince George of Greece, the Dowager Marchioness of Milford Haven, Lady Brabourne and the Hon. David Bowes-Lyon. December 15, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto).
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Prince Charles & Princess Anne - Together 1950 To 1960 - British Royalty. August 13, 1955. (Photo by Lisa).
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Queen Juliana Visits The City And Prince Charles Watches : Warmly wrapped little Prince Charles and Princess Elizabeth watch the procession from the wall of Clarence House today. The Princess double wrapped her green coat collar against the cold wind. Queen Juliana and the Prince of the Netherlands today drove in state to the Guildhall for luncheon with the Lord Mayor of London and the Corporation. Like any other little boy, Charles points excitedly as Queen Juliana of the Netherlands drives past his gate. November 22, 1950. (Photo by Fox Photos).
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Prince Charles With Mother - British Royalty. October 1, 1950. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).
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Prince Charles, Prince Of Wales. 9 July 1992
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Mountaineering At Balmoral : H.R.H. Prince Charles is seen in his attempt, which he successfully accomplished, to climb in through one of the windows of Balmoral Castle. H.M. The Queen stands at the open window ready to give her small son a helping hand, should it be required. May 1, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).
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The Royal Christening Princess Elizabeth with her son and the Duke of Edinburgh after the entraining. The Christening of the Royal Baby took place at Buckingham Palace today (Wednesday). The Baby was given the names of Charles Phillip Arthur George of Edinburgh. December 15, 1948. (Photo by London News Agency Photo Ltd.).
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Royal Visitors To The European Horse Trials -- L to R: The Princess Royal; H.M. Queen Elizabeth; and Prince Charles watching the Dressage tests on the 1st day. Many of the world's finest horses and riders - men and women - can be seen in action at the Four day European Horse Trials opened in Windsor Great Park. May 19, 1955. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).
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T.R.H. Princess Elizabeth And The Duke of Edinburgh With Prince Charles. Taken by Royal Command, photograph shows Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh with Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace. This is the first picture of the family together. May 5, 1949. (Photo by Baron, Baron Photo Centre Ltd.).
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Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, playing polo. 27 July 1993
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Queen Elizabeth With Her Granson-baby Prince Christened at Buckingham Palace. Queen Elizabeth of England, the child's grandmother, holding the baby Prince Charles after he had been christened with four names - Charles, Philip Arthur George - by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Geoffrey Fisher - at Buckingham Palace. the boy will be known as Prince Charles of Edinburgh. December 15, 1948.
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EDITORIAL ONLY Charles, Prince of Wales (Charles Philip Arthur George) born 1948. Heir apparent to the British throne as the eldest son of Queen Eliza...
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Prince Charles, Prince Of Wales. 16 July 1996
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The Duchess Of Kent And Prince Michael -- This new study of her Royal highness the duchess of Kent and her younger son Prince Michael was made by Mr. Cecil Beaton in the Garden at Kensington palace, London, July 29, 1955. August 12, 1955. (Photo by Cecil Beaton, Associated Press Photo).
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Charles, Prince Of Wales, visiting the Cartier International Polo Guards Polo Club, Windsor. 27 July 2008
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H.M. The Queen With H.R.H. Prince Charles And H.R.H. Princess Anne. A new and charming study of her majesty, with T.R.H.'s Prince Charles and Princess Anne. December 26, 1954. (Photo by Marcus Adams, The London Electrotype Agency Ltd.).
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The Princess Watches As Queen Juliana Visits The City -- Warmly wrapped little Prince Charles and Princess Elizabeth watch the procession from the wall of Clarence House for the Princess it was a unique experience to be a spectator. Queen Juliana and the Prince of the Netherlands today drove in state to The Guildhall to lunch with the Lord Mayor and the Corporation of London. Princess Elizabeth watched procession from Clarence House. November 22, 1950. (Photo by Fox Photos).
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Prince And Princess Leave Ballater Form London -- Prince Charles and his sister, Princess Anne pose for their photograph at Ballater station, Scotland, May 18th, before entraining for London after a holiday at Balmoral. At left is nurse Lightbody. Other persons not identified. November 15, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).
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The Royal Children At Balmoral -- A new photograph of Prince Charles and Princess Anne, showing the Royal children at play in the grounds of Balmoral Castle. May 03, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).
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A new unpublished photograph of Prince Charles and Princess Anne. Prince Charles with the Queen Mother looking out of the window of the little Welsh House talking to Princess Anne who is showing them a glove puppet. This new picture of the Royal Children was taken at the Royal Lodge, Windsor, and is one of the many which will appear in the book published by John Murray and written by Lisa Sheridan, the royal photographer, entitled "Playtime At Royal Lodge" on Sale to the public Thursday August 12th 1954. August 07, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).
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"There's Nothing to be afraid of," says Prince Charles as he affectionately holds Princess Anne's hand during a recent London outing Prince Charles, who adores Princess Anne, calls her "Baby Sister." August 23, 1951. (Photo by Kosmos Bureau Pty. Ltd.).
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First pictures of king since his operation - Prince Charles at Palace -- Monarchs of the present and the future, King George and his grandson, Prince Charles, sit aide by side at Buckingham Palace as the Queen Coaxes Princess Anne to face the Camera. There Pictured are the first made of the King since his recent severe lung operation. They were taken to-day (Wednesday) then Prince Charles, accompanied by his baby sister, Princess Anna, paid a third birthday visit to his grandparents at Buckingham Palace. November 14, 1951. (Photo by Reuterphoto).
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A charming study of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Charles at their delightful Surrey home. October 13, 1949. (Photo by British News Reels).
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Special Release Of New Birthday Photographs Of Prince Charles New photographs have been released of H.M. The queen with Prince Charles aid Princess Anne for publication on November 14th. the 4th birthday of Prince Charles. Photograph shows H.L. The Queen with Prince Charles and Princess Anne in the gardens of Balmoral. They are looking at the frolics of the dogs. November 14, 1952.
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Princes Charles Birthday Smile -- Obviously anticipating a happy birthday, Prince Charles beams delightelly and sister Princess Anne 2, smiles slightly for this new and charming picture made in connection with the Princes fourth birthday to-morrow (Friday). Princess Charles plays with a crystal watch. Princess Anne, 2, third in succession to the Throne, is too young to take even a minor part in the Coronation ceremony, but she is expected to appear with the Queen on Buckingham Palace balcony. Although the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will hold the centre of the stage during the Coronation public interest will be shared by the Royal couple and other members of the Royal Family, especially the children. November 14, 1952.
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The Prince Goes Climbing : Like any other boy of his age, Prince Charles loves climbing. In this picture just released he is seen pulling himself up to the open window at Balmoral Castle at which stands the Queen, ready to assist her young son. Royal Fun And Games : Prince Charles, peeping round the corner as he stands on the window-still, sees his sister, Princess Anne, being helped up to the other window by his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. This spot of family fun took place at Balmoral Castle, residence of the Royal Family when they are visiting Scotland. April 29, 1953. (Photo by United Press Photo).
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Royal Jumper At Iver Village Horseshow -- Prince Michael of Kent on his white pony "Pearl", pictured as he is led up to the start of the Class II event at Iver Village Children's Horseshow and Gymkhana (Huntsmoor Park, Monday). He won a second prize. April 11, 1950. (Photo by Fox Photos).
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Prince Charles and Princess Anne stayed with the Queen Mother because Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh were touring the Empire. December 20, 1954. (Photo by Lisa).
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New Picture Of The Royal Family -- This new picture of the Royal Family was taken recently in front of Balmoral Castle in Scotland. The kilted Duke of Edinburgh lays a controlling finger on the shoulder of Prince Charles who is dressed similarly to his younger sister, Princess Anne. When the queen and the Duke saw this picture they decided: "This is out Christmas card, we shall keep it for that. January 21, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).
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