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Prince Charles becomes longest-serving heir apparent
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| Contributor | J.R. |
| Last Edited | J.R. Apr 30, 2011 05:41am |
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| News Date | Wednesday, April 20, 2011 11:40:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Prince Charles has become the longest-serving heir apparent in British history.
The previous record, of 59 years, two months and 13 days, was set by his great-great-grandfather, King Edward VII, Clarence House said.
The Prince of Wales became heir apparent at the age of three when his mother, Princess Elizabeth, acceded to the throne on 6 February 1952.
Charles, now 62, was nine when he was given the title the Prince of Wales.
Edward VII was born the heir apparent on 9 November 1841 as his mother, Queen Victoria, was already on the throne.
He took over as King when she died on 22 January 1901.
The first in line to the throne is generally the eldest son of a sovereign, unless the monarch's children are all female. |
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