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BORN TO BE KING • The future monarch’s formative years showed him to be a shy, sensitive and imaginative young soul
EDUCATING THE PRINCE • The future King’s trailblazing schooldays were a mixed bag of character-building experiences
FIRST ROYAL ROLE • The young Charles takes up the title of Prince of Wales
ACTIVE SERVICE • From flying helicopters to commanding a vessel, Charles enjoyed a varied forces career
THE SPORTY PRINCE • The future King proved to be a natural on the polo pitch, on the slopes and casting into the clear waters of the family’s beloved Balmoral
CHARLIE’S ANGELS • Before meeting Diana, the Prince dated a number of aristocratic women – but he knew the challenges he faced in finding a suitable wife
CHARLES FINDS A WIFE • The Prince meets and romances the pretty, popular teenager known as ‘shy Di’
THE FAIRYTALE WEDDING • The nation – and 750 million people around the world – stopped to watch Charles and Diana get married in July 1981
THE DIANA YEARS • Despite the happy start with the arrival of two longed-for sons, the couple’s growing distance became clear – and it would end in tragedy
THE SINGLE FATHER • Forced to step up in shock circumstances, Charles supported his sons to adulthood
HIS QUEEN CAMILLA • How the woman who has stood by Charles’s side for so many years is now proving to be his greatest support as he fulfils his destiny
WILLIAM WEDS • Paternal pride and joy was plain to see as Charles’s son and heir married in spectacular style at Westminster Abbey
HARRY TIES THE KNOT • Charles’s younger son weds US actress Meghan Markle in a ceremony that combines Hollywood glamour with royal pomp
‘GRANDPA WALES’ • As he adapts to his historic new role, one key part of the King’s life that hasn’t changed is that of being grandfather to five young royals
LOSING HIS FATHER • The death of Prince Philip was deeply felt: Charles and his ‘papa’ had grown close after reconciling their very different personalities
LEARNING FROM THE QUEEN • As the longest-serving royal apprentice in history, Charles had plenty of time to learn from his mother about the daunting task of being monarch
CHARLES BECOMES KING • The nation mourns the Queen, but as her son immediately inherits her role, people’s affection for him becomes clear
THE NEW KING • While mourning his mother, Charles gets straight to work on the busy schedule imposed by his new role
QUEEN CONSORT CAMILLA • How his steadfast partner of 30 years is Charles’s greatest source of support as he fulfils his destiny
TEAM CHARLES • From Camilla and Kate to Sophie and Anne, the Windsor women are a strong force in public life – and in the King’s, too
ON THE WORLD STAGE • Long recognised for his environmental and conservation work, the King’s international influence will only increase
HIS GREEN LEGACY • Years ahead of the rest of the world, Charles has championed environmental causes for the sake of future generations
THE PRINCE’S TRUST • Charles’s desire to help young people has transformed more than a million lives since he set up his charity almost 50 years ago
PRIVATE PASSIONS • From architecture to animals, the King has a wide range of interests to help him relax
KING OF FUN • The duties of his office necessarily require regal gravity – but Charles is not afraid to embrace the lighter side of royal life…
DEFENDER OF FAITH • How this very modern Monarch intends to fulfil his duty as head of the Church of England – while...
