The Prince of Wales was born into the royal spotlight 65 years ago.
We’ve seen Charles grow from a cheeky child, to a loving dad, and now a doting grandfather.
He is a family man at heart, and his passion for charity and the environment have driven him to also be a hands-on modern royal.
On this very special birthday, we look back at Charles’s life in pictures.
Prince Charles celebrates his 65th birthday today.
Prince Charles as a baby.
The Queen presents a baby Prince Charles following his christening in 1948.
Charles at eight months with his parents Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.
Prince Charles playing as a child in 1950.
A very bored looking young Charles at his mother’s coronation in 1953.
Prince Charles poses at Buckingham Palace in 1957.
Prince Charles dressed in investiture regalia in 1969.
Prince Charles in his colonel in chief uniform in 1969.
Charles and Diana pose following their engagement announcement in 1981.
Prince Charles kisses his bride Princess Diana in July 1981.
Leaving St Mary’s Hospital with baby Prince William in 1982.
At the christening of baby Prince William 1982.
Welcoming Prince William in 1983.
Family portraits with William and baby Harry, 1985.
Looking happy with Diana in 1985.
Charles and Diana in 1992, before their separation.
Prince Charles with young princes William and Harry after Diana’s funeral, September 1997.
Prince Charles and Camilla following their wedding in 2005.
On a skiing holiday with Harry and William in 2005.
Charles, William and Harry attend a memorial service for Diana in 2007.
Charles poses on his 60th birthday, 2008.
With the Queen at the 2009 Chelsea Flower Show.
Charles and Camilla on their 2012 tour of Australia.
Charles arrives at St Mary’s Hospital to meet his grandson Prince George.
Prince Charles poses with Camilla at Highgrove for Country Life magazine.
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