Previous Princes of Wales Previous Princes of Wales The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince Harry Residences Previous Princes of Wales The Prince of Wales's Standard for Wales, the personal flag His Royal Highness uses during visits to the Principality, is based on the Arms of Llewelyn ap Gruffydd, the last native Prince of Wales. Llewelyn the Last (1248-82) had declared himself Prince of Wales in 1258 as he tried to regain territories surrendered to the English after the death of Llewelyn the Great (1194-1240). The title was recreated in 1301 for Edward of Caernarfon, the future Edward II. It was the first time the eldest son of the King of England was invested as Prince of Wales, making Edward II the first of the current line of Princes of Wales, of which His Royal Highness is the 21st.

Edward was born at Caernarfon in North Wales (where the Investiture of The Prince of Wales took place in 1969), but was in Lincoln when he was given the title in 1301 at the age of 16. He acceded as Edward II on 8th June 1307. Edward did not pass his Welsh title to his son, Edward III. But his grandson, another Edward, the Black Prince, was created Prince of Wales at the age of 12 in 1343 at Westminster. Since then the title has been held by the eldest surviving son of most kings and queens of England. There is no automatic succession to the title, but it is normally passed on when the existing Prince of Wales accedes to the throne. The title becomes merged in the Crown and is renewed only at the Sovereign's pleasure. Six Princes of Wales died before they became king, including Prince Arthur, eldest son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. He was created Prince of Wales at the age of three in November 1489, and invested in February 1490 at Westminster.

Prince Arthur died in 1502, and the title went to his brother, later to become Henry VIII. Prince Henry, eldest son of James I and Anne of Denmark, was 16 when he was created Prince of Wales in June 1610 at Westminster. He died in November 1612 - and was succeeded as Prince of Wales by his brother, the future Charles I. Prince Frederick, eldest son of George II and Queen Caroline, was created Prince of Wales in 1729, but died before his father. His son, the future George III, became Prince of Wales when he was 12. Queen Victoria created her first son Prince of Wales in December 1841, four weeks after he was born; he had to wait until January 1901 before becoming King Edward VII. Less than 10 months later, in November 1901, the future King George V was created Prince of Wales - at the age of 36. Prince Edward, son of King George V and Queen Mary, was created Prince of Wales on his 16th birthday, on 23rd June 1910.

He was invested on 13th July 1911, at Caernarfon Castle. Edward became King Edward VIII on 20th January 1936. On his abdication, on 10th December 1936, the throne passed to his brother, King George VI - grandfather of the present Prince of Wales. Princes of Wales since 1301 Edward (son of Edward I and Eleanor of Castile) Created Prince of Wales on 1st February 1301, aged 16, in Lincoln.

Acceded as Edward II on 8th June 1307 Edward (son of Edward III and Philippa of Hainault) Created Prince of Wales on 12th May 1343, aged 12, at Westminster Died on 8th June 1376 Richard (son of Edward, Prince of Wales and Joan of Kent) Created Prince of Wales on 20th November 1376, aged nine, at Havering Acceded as Richard II on 22nd June 1377 Henry (son of Henry IV and Mary de Bohun) Created Prince of Wales on 15th October 1399, aged 12, at Westminster Acceded as Henry V on 20th March 1413 Edward (son of Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou) Created Prince of Wales on 15th March 1454, aged five months Invested on 9th June 1454, at Windsor Died on 4th May 1471 Edward (son of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville) Created Prince of Wales on 26th June 1471, aged seven months, at

 Westminster Acceded as Edward V on 9th April 1483 Edward (son of Richard III and Anne of Warwick) Created Prince of Wales on 24th August 1483, aged 10 Invested on 8th September at York Minster Died on 9th April 1484 Arthur (eldest son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York) Created Prince of Wales on 29th November 1489, aged three Invested on 27th February 1490, at Westminster Died on 2nd April 1502 Henry (second son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York) Created Prince of Wales on 18th February 1504, aged 12, at Westminster Acceded as Henry VIII on 22nd April 1509 Henry (eldest son of James I and Anne of Denmark) Created Prince of Wales on 4th June 1610, aged 16, at Westminster Died on 6th November 1612 Charles (second son of James I and Anne of Denmark) Created Prince of Wales on 4th November 1616, aged 15,

 at Whitehall Acceded as Charles I on 27th March 1625 Charles (son of Charles I and Henrietta Maria of France) Declared Prince of Wales c.

1638-41, in London, aged c.8-11 Acceded as Charles II on 30th January 1649 James (son of James II and Mary of Modena) Created Prince of Wales c.

4th July 1688, aged three weeks, at St James's Forfeited title when James II was declared to have abdicated, on 11th December 1688 George (son of George I and Sophie Dorothea of Brunswick-Luneburg and Celle) Created Prince of Wales on 27th September 1714, aged 30, at Westminster Acceded as George II on 11th June 1727 Frederick (son of George II and Caroline of Brandenburg-Anspach) Created Prince of Wales on 8th January 1729, aged 21, in London Died on 20th March 1751 George (son of Frederick, Prince of Wales and Augusta of Saxe-Gotha) Created Prince of Wales on 20th April 1751, aged 12, in London Acceded as George III on 25th October 1760 George (son of George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz) Created Prince of Wales on 19th August 1762, aged one week, in London Acceded as George IV on 2

9th January 1820 Albert Edward (son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert) Created Prince of Wales on 8th December 1841, aged four weeks, in London Acceded as King Edward VII on 22nd January 1901 George (son of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra) Created Prince of Wales on 9th November 1901, aged 36, in London Acceded as King George V on 6th May 1910 Edward (son of King George V and Queen Mary) Created Prince of Wales on 23rd June 1910, aged 16.

Invested on 13th July 1911, at Caernarfon Castle Acceded as King Edward VIII on 20th January 1936 Charles (son of Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh) Created Prince of Wales on 26th July 1958, aged nine; invested on 1st July 1969, at Caernarfon Castle. Prince of Wales - a history Prince of Wales Title given to the Heir to the British Throne Prince Charles is the 21st holder of the title which began in 1301, when Edward I formally created his son - destined to be Edward II - Prince of Wales. The title is intended for the male heir apparent to the throne, but is an appointment, rather than a birthright.

In fact every male heir to the British throne has been given the title The title is often vacant, for example, when the present Queen came to the throne in 1952, there had been no holder since King Edward VIII, who held the title from 1911 to 1936 (when he came to the throne, and ceased to be heir to the throne) The Queen gave Prince Charles the title of in 1958 when he was 9 years old, and apparently considered old enough to understand the significance of the role The Crest of three ostrich plumes The badge comprises three silver (or white) feathers rising through a gold coronet of alternate crosses and fleur-de-lys. The motto "Ich Dien" (I serve) is on a dark blue ribbon beneath the coronet. The Crest of three ostrich plumes were from to the House of Hainault, from which Edward the Black Prince's mother came.

And the motto "Ich Dien" formed part of the arms of the King of Bohemia (nobody seems to know how he entered the scene).In any event, Edward the Black Prince used them at the Battle of Crecy and they became associated with the title Edward III became Prince in 1343, attracted thousands of Welshmen to join him to fight in the French wars.In fact, a quarter of Edward's troops were composed of Welsh archers and spearmen. The feathers were then adopted by the honourable Society of Cymmrodorion in 1751, and today they are the badge of the Welsh National Rugby Union team . Previous Princes Created Prince of Wales Age where invested what happened to him . Edward Edward I and Eleanor of Castile Feb 1, 1301, 16 . in Lincoln Acceded as Edward II on June 8,1307. . Edward Edward III and Philippa of Hainault May 12, 1343 12 at Westminster. Died on June 8, 1376. .

Richard Edward, Prince of Wales and Joan of Kent Nov 20, 1376 9 at Havering. Acceded as Richard II on June 22, 1377. . Henry Henry IV and Mary de Bohun Oct 15, 1399 12 at Westminster Acceded as Henry V on March 20, 1413. . Edward . Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou Mar 15, 1454 5 months at Windsor Died on May 4, 1471 . Edward Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville Jun 26, 1471 7 months at Westminster Acc.as Edward V on April 9, 1483. . Edward Richard III and Anne of Warwick Aug 24, 1483 10 at York Minster Died on April 9, 1484. . Arthur Henry VII and Elizabeth of York Nov 29, 1489 3 at Westminster Died on April 2, 1502. . Henry Henry VII and Elizabeth of York Feb 18, 1504 12 at Westminster.

Acc.as Henry VIII on April 22, 1509. . Henry James I and Anne of Denmark Jun 4, 1610 16 at Westminster Died on November 6, 1612. . Charles James I and Anne of Denmark Nov 4,1616 15 at Whitehall Acceded as Charles I on March 27, 1625 . Charles Charles I and Henrietta Maria of France 1638 to 1641 8 to 11 in London Acceded as Charles II on January 30, 1649. . James James II and Mary of Modena July 4, 1688 3 weeks at St James's. Forfeited title when James II was declared to have abdicated, on December 11,1688. . George George I and Sophie Dorothea of Brunswick-Luneburg and Celle Sept 27, 1714 30 at Westminster Acceded as George II on June 11, 1727. .

Frederick George II and Caroline of Brandenburg-Anspach Jan 8, 1729 21 in London. Died on March 20, 1751. . George Frederick, Prince of Wales and Augusta of Saxe-Gotha Apr 20, 1751 12 in London Acceded as George III on October 25, 1760. . George George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz Aug 19, 1762 1 week in London. Acceded as George IV on January 29, 1820. . Albert Edward Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Dec 8, 1841 4 weeks in London Acceded as King Edward VII on January 22, 1901. . George King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra Nov 9, 1901 36 in London. Acceded as King George V on May 6, 1910 . Edward King George V and Queen Mary June 23, 1910 16 Acceded as King Edward VIII on January 20, 1936. .

Charles Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh July 26, 1958 9 in London Princes of Wales Links The title of Prince of Wales was instituted in 1307 by King Edward I, when he invested his eldest son, Edward, as the first English Prince of Wales, at Lincoln. The traditional ostrich feather badge and the motto 'Ich dien' ( I serve) were adopted by Edward, the Black Prince after the battle of Crecy, they were previously believed to have belonged to the blind King John of Bohemia, who died in the battle. (1) EDWARD OF CAERNARFON The first English Prince of Wales was born at Caernarfon on 25 April, 1284, the fourth and eldest surviving son of Edward I and Eleanor of Castille. On the completion of his father's conquest of the province, he was created Prince of Wales on 7 February, 1301, at the age of 16, at a parliament at Lincoln. Edward was married to Isabella 'the She-Wolf of France' daughter of Philip IV of France and Joan I of Navarre and had issue, which included the future Edward III.

He reigned as Edward II from 1307-1327. He was deposed by a rebellion lead by his wife and Roger Mortimer, Earl of March and forced to abdicate in favour of his son. Edward II was murdered in a bestial manner at Berkeley Castle in Gloucestershire. He was buried at Gloucester Cathedral. (2) EDWARD OF WOODSTOCK, THE BLACK PRINCE Edward of Woodstock, later known as the Black Prince for the colour of his armour, was born on 15 June, 1330, the eldest son of Edward III and Phillipa of Hainault. He was created Prince of Wales on 12 May, 1343, aged 12, at Westminster and was also Earl of Chester and Duke of Cornwall, making him the first English Duke. At fourteen he was amongst the first of the knights of the Order of the Garter, which was founded by his father. He participated in the Hundred Years War with France and famously won his spurs at the Battle of Crecy, adopting as his personal emblem the Ostrich feather badge of the blind King John of Bohemia, who was killed in the battle.

He also fought at the battle of Battle of Poiters. Edward married his cousin, Joan, Countess of Kent, known as 'the Fair Maid of Kent', daughter of Edmund Plantagenet, Earl of Kent, the marriage was said to be a love match and produced two sons, Edward of Angouleme, who died yound and the future King Richard II. The Black Prince was never to reign as King, he predeceased his father, dying on 8 June, 1376. He was buried in Canterbury Cathedral, near to the shrine of St. Thomas A' Beckett. (3) RICHARD OF BORDEAUX The second and eldest surviving son of Edward, the Black Prince and Joan, Countess of Kent, Richard was born on 6 January,1367 at Bordeaux. After the death of his famous father, he was created Prince of Wales on 20 November, 1376, aged nine, at Havering. He succeeded his grandfather, Edward III, as King Richard II in 1377.

Richard married twice, firstly to Anne of Bohemia in 1383 and secondly to Isabelle of Valois in 1396, neither marriage produced issue. A volatile and brooding character, Richard proved an unpopular King and was forced to abdicate in favour of his cousin, Henry of Bolingbroke. He was either murdered or starved to death at Pontefract Castle in 1400, he was known to be certainly dead by 17 February of that year. (4) HENRY OF MONMOUTH The future Henry V was born in August or September, 1386-7 at Monmouth, the eldest son of Henry, Earl of Derby (the future Henry IV) and Mary de Bohun. On his father's accession to the throne he was created Duke of Lancaster and Prince of Wales on 15 October, 1399, aged 12, at Westminster. He succeeded his father in 1413. Due to his conquest of France he was to become one of the most famous of the Plantagenet Kings and an English national hero.

Henry married Catherine of Valois, the daughter of Charles VI, King of France and Isabeau of Bavaria the marriage produced one child, the future Henry VI. Henry V died of dysentery at Bois de Vincennes whilst on campaign in France on 31 August, 1422. His body was returned to England where it was buried at Westminster Abbey. (5) EDWARD OF WESTMINSTER The fifth Prince of Wales, Edward, the only offspring of the marriage of Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou, was born on 13 October,1453, at Westminster. He was created Prince of Wales on 15 March, 1454, aged 5 months at Windsor. After his father was deposed by the Yorkists, Edward shared his mother's French exile. In December 1470 he was married to Anne Neville, daughter of Richard Neville, later known to history as Warwick 'the Kingmaker', the marriage produced no issue.

Whilst parcipitating in a campaign to restore his father to the throne, Edward was killed either during or after the Battle of Tewksbury at the age of seventeen on 4 May, 1471,ï¿½there are several versions concerning how Edward, met his end, one states he was cut down as he fled north in the aftermath of the battle another states that following the rout of the Lancastrians at Tewkesbury, a small contingent of men under the Duke of Clarence found Edward near a grove, where he was immediately beheaded on a makeshift block, despite pleas for mercy to his brother-in-law Clarence. An alternative version was given by three other sources: The Great Chronicle of London, Polydore Vergil and Edward Hall, which was the version used by Shakespeare. This records, that Edward, having survived the battle and was taken captive and brought before Edward IV who was with George, Duke of Clarence; Richard, Duke of Gloucester; and William, Lord Hastings. The king received the prince graciously, and asked why he had taken up arms against him.

The prince replied defiantly, "I came to recover my father's heritage." The king then struck the prince across his face with his gauntlet hand and those present with the king then suddenly stabbed Prince Edward with their swords.He was buried at Tewksbury Abbey in Gloucestershire. (6) EDWARD OF SANCTUARY The eldest son of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville, Edward was born in sanctuary at Westminster Abbey, on 4 November, 1470 during the brief restoration of Henry VI. He was created Prince of Wales on 26 June, 1471, aged 7 months, at Westminster. He succeeded his father as Edward V on 9 April, 1483. His throne was usurped by his uncle, Richard, Duke of Gloucester. Edward and his younger brother, Richard, Duke of York, known as 'the Princes in the Tower' were imprisoned in the Tower of London and believed to have been murdered there. Bones which were discovered at the Tower in 1674 and assumed to be those of Edward V and his brother were re-interred at Westminster Abbey by order of Charles II.

(7) EDWARD OF MIDDLEHAM Edward of Middleham was the only son of Richard III and his wife Anne Neville, previously the wife of the Lancastrian Prince of Wales (5). He was born around 1473 at Middleham Castle in Yorkshire and created Earl of Salisbury in 1478 and Prince of Wales amongst great celebration on 24 August, 1483 aged 10, at York Minster. Known to be a delicate child, Edward died on 9 April, 1484, at about ten years old, possibly of tuberculosis and was buried at Sherrif Hutton Church in Yorkshire. (8) ARTHUR TUDOR Arthur Tudor the first Tudor Prince of Wales was born on 20 September, 1486 at Winchester, the son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York , daughter of Edward IV. He was created Prince of Wales at the age of 3 on 29 November, 1489 and invested with the title on 27 February, 1490 at Westminster.

As part of a political alliance, Arthur was married to the Spanish Princess, Katherine of Aragon, daughter of the joint sovereigns Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castille, in November, 1501 at St. Paul's Cathedral. He died at the age of sixteen, during an epidemic of sweating sickness at Ludlow Castle, in the Welsh Marches on 20 April, 1502. He was buried at Worcester Cathedral. (9) HENRY TUDOR The future Henry VIII was born on 28 June, 1491 at Greenwich, the second son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. He was created Duke of York in 1494 and after the death of his elder brother Arthur, Prince of Wales, was created Prince of Wales on 18 February, 1504, aged 12. He succeeded to the throne in as Henry VIII 1509 and famously married 6 times. (1) Katherine of Aragon (2) Anne Boleyn (3) Jane Seymour (4) Anne of Cleves (5) Katherine Howard (6) Katherine Parr.

Henry had issue from his first three marriages and all three of his children were to reign after him. He died on 28 January, 1547 at the Palace of Whitehall. He was buried at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle and shares his tomb with his third wife, Jane Seymour. (10) HENRY FREDERICK STUART The first Stuart Prince of Wales was born on 19 February,1594, at Stirling Castle, Scotland, he was the eldest son of James VI of Scotland (later I of England) and Anne of Denmark and was named Henry Frederick after both his grandfathers. He became Duke of Rothesay, Earl of Carrick and Lord of the Isles from birth. On the accession of his father to the throne of England he was further made Duke of Cornwall in 1603. He was created Prince of Wales on 4 June, 1610, aged 16, at Westminster. Although a promising young man, Henry was never to reign as King, he predeceased his father, dying of typhoid on 6 November, 1612 at the age of eighteen.

He was buried at Westminster Abbey (11) CHARLES STUART Charles, the second Stuart Prince of Wales, was born on 19 November, 1600 at Dunfermline Palace, Fife, the second son of James I and VI and Anne of Denmark. Charles was a delicate and sickly child who experienced difficulties walking and talking. He was made Duke of Albany in 1603 and Duke of York in 1605. On the death of his elder brother Henry, he was created Prince of Wales in his place on 4 November, 1616, at 15 years old, at Whitehall. He succeeded his father as Charles I in 1625. On 13 June 1625, he married Henrietta Maria of France, the youngest daughter of King Henry IV of France (Henry III of Navarre) and his second wife, Marie de' Medici. Civil War broke out with parliament and Charles was tried and executed on the order of Oliver Cromwell, on 30 January, 1649, at Whitehall and buried in the tomb of a past Prince of Wales, Henry VIII, at St.

George's Chapel, Windsor. (12) CHARLES STUART The future Charles II was born on 29 May, 1630 at St. James' Palace, the eldest surviving son of Charles I and Henrietta Maria of France. He was Duke of Cornwall and Rothesay from birth and was created Prince of Wales around 1638-41 in London, aged 8-11. Due to the upheavals of the Civil War he was never formally invested with the title. On the death of his father in 1649 Charles was already in exile. Charles was restored to the throne in 1660 and married in 1662 the Portuguese Princess Catherine of Braganza, daughter of John II, Duke of Braganza and his wife, Luisa de Guzmï¿½n. King Charles II left no legitimate issue. He died of uremia on 6 February, 1685 and was buried at Westminster Abbey. (13) JAMES FRANCIS EDWARD STUART James Francis Edward Stuart was born on 10 January, 1688 at St.

James' Palace, London, the only surviving son of James II and his Italian second wife, Mary Beatrice of Modena. He was created Prince of Wales on 4 July,1688, at St. James' Palace and went into French exile with his parents on his father's vacating the throne after a rebellion lead by William of Orange. On the death of his father he was declared ' James III ' and recognised as such by Louis XIV of France. He married a Polish Princess, Maria Clementina Sobieski (1667-1737) daughter of James Louis Sobieski , the eldest son of King John III, and Countess Palatine Hedwig Elisabeth of Neuburg on 3 Sept, 1719, by whom he had issue, Charles Edward Stuart, otherwise known as 'Bonnie Prince Charlie' and Henry Benedict Stuart, Cardinal York. Three failed Jacobite uprisings were led in his name, in 1715, 1719 and 1745, James died in Rome on 1 January, 1766 and was buried within St.Peter's Basilica, the Vatican.

(14) GEORGE AUGUSTUS OF HANOVER The first of the Hanoverian Princes of Wales was born at Schloss Herrenhausen, Hanover on 10 November, 1683, the only son of George Ludwig, Prince of Brunswick-Luneberg (later George I ) and his first cousin, Sophia Dorothea of Celle. George's parents divorced in 1694. He was created Duke of Cambridge in 1706 and Prince of Wales on 27 September, 1714, aged 30, after the accession of his father to the English throne. He was married in 1705 to the German Princess Caroline of Anspach, daughter of John Frederick, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach and Princess Eleonore Erdmuthe of Saxe-Eisenach by whom he had issue, including Frederick, Prince of Wales(15). George succeeded his father as George II in 1727 and died of an aortic dissection on 25 October, 1760. He was buried at Westminster Abbey.

(15) FREDERICK LEWIS OF HANOVER Frederick Lewis was born in Hanover on 1 February, 1707, the eldest son of George, Prince of Brunswick-Luneberg ( later George II ) and Caroline of Brandenburg-Anspach. He was created Duke of Edinburgh by his grandfather, George I, in 1726 and Prince of Wales on 8 January, 1729 at London, at the age of 21. Frederick married the Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha, the daughter of Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (1676-1732) and Magdalena Augusta of Anhalt-Zerbst (1676-1740), by whom he had issue, including the future George III. Frederick never succeeded to the throne, having predeceased his father. He died at Leicester House in London of a burst abscess in the lung, on 31 March, 1751 and was buried at Westminster Abbey.

(16) GEORGE WILLIAM FREDERICK OF HANOVER The future George III was born prematurely on 4 June,1738 at Norfolk House, London, the eldest son of Frederick, Prince of Wales (15) and Augusta of Saxe-Gotha. He was created Prince of Wales after the death of his father by his grandfather, George II, on 20 April, 1751, aged 12 years. George succeeded his grandfather in 1760 and was married in 1761 to Charlotte of Mecklenberg-Strelitz, daughter of Duke Charles Louis Frederick of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Prince of Mirow and his wife Princess Elizabeth Albertine of Saxe-Hildburghausen, by whom he had issue, including Kings George IV and William IV. Afte one of the longest reigns in British history, George died of porphyria at Windsor Castle on 29 January, 1820 and was buried at Windsor. (17) GEORGE FREDERICK AUGUSTUS OF HANOVER The last Hanoverian Prince of Wales was born at St.

James' Palace, London on 12 August, 1762, the eldest son of George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. He was Duke of Cornwall and Rothesay from birth. He was created Prince of Wales on19 August,1762 aged 1 week. He became Regent in 1811 and King George IV in 1820. George was married twice, firstly and in contravention of the Royal Marriages Act, to Maria Fitzherbert and secondly to his first cousin, Caroline of Brunswick, the daughter of Charles William Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbï¿½ttel and Princess Augusta of Great Britain, by whom he had one child, Princess Charlotte of Wales. Princess Charlotte died in childbirth before her father. George died of a ruptured blood vessel in the stomach on 26 June, 1830 and was buried at Windsor. (18) ALBERT EDWARD OF SAXE-COBURG-GOTHA Prince Albert Edward was born on 9 November, 1841 at Buckingham Palace, the eldest son of Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.

He was created Prince of Wales on 8 December, 1841 at 4 weeks old. Albert Edward married Alexandra of Denmark daughter of Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glï¿½cksburg and Louise of Hesse-Kassel on 10 March, 1863, the marriage produced six children, including the future King George V. His eldest son, Albert Victor Christian Edward died of pneumonia before his father. He succeeded his mother in 1901 as Edward VII and became a popular King. Edward died at Buckingham Palace of bronchitis and a series of heart attacks on 6 May, 1910. He was buried at Windsor Castle. (19) GEORGE FREDERICK ERNEST ALBERT WINDSOR The first Prince of Wales of the Windsor dynasty was born Prince George of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha on 3 June,1865 at Marlborough House, London, the second son of Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark.

He was created Duke of York by his grandmother, Queen Victoria in 1892 and Prince of Wales by his father on 9 November, 1901 at the age of 36. George married his second cousin once removed, Victoria Mary of Teck, the daughter of Francis, Duke of Teck and Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge, by whom he had issue, including Edward VIII and George VI. He succeeded to the throne in 1910 as George V . He died at Sandringham, Norfolk of a bronchial illness on 20 January, 1936 and was buried at Windsor. (20) EDWARD ALBERT CHRISTIAN GEORGE ANDREW PATRICK DAVID WINDSOR David, Prince of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, as he was then called, was born at White Lodge, Richmond, Surrey on 23 June, 1894, the eldest son of George, then Duke of York (later George V ) and Mary of Teck.

He was created Prince of Wales on 23 June, 1910, aged 16 and invested with the title at Caernarfon Castle on 13 July, 1911. He was a popular Prince of Wales and made a number of successful tours of the Empire. He succeeded to the throne as Edward VIII on 20 January, 1936 and abdicated on 10th/11th December, 1936 to marry the American divorcee, Wallis Warfield-Simpson. After his abdication he became the Duke of Windsor and thereafter spent his life in exile. There was no issue from his marriage to Mrs. Simpson, which took place in 1937, in France. He died of throat cancer in Paris on 28 May, 1972 and was buried at Frogmore, Windsor. (21) CHARLES PHILLIP ARTHUR GEORGE MOUNTBATTEN -WINDSOR Prince Charles was born at Buckingham Palace on 14 November, 1948 the eldest son of the then Princess Elizabeth and Phillip Mountbatten.

He was created Prince of Wales on 26 July, 1958 aged 9 and invested with the title at Caernarfon Castle on 1st July, 1969. He has been married twice. firstly to Lady Diana Spencer in 1981, by whom he had issue and secondly to divorcee Mrs. Camilla Parker-Bowles , who is known as the Duchess of Cornwall, in 2005. External Links Will Prince William Be Prince Of Wales? – Royal Central Besides which, it’s already held by Prince Andrew at the moment… Jeannie Right, and the Duke of York will become available only when he passes, because he has 2 daughters, not sons… denise maguire Andrew is already the Duke of York, it’s not an open title. Now when he passes who will it go to? WeAreNotAmused Prince Edward was created Earl of Wessex until the Dukedom of Edinburgh becomes available. He will be granted the Dukedom of Edinburgh only after the current Duke dies and the Prince of Wales ascends the throne. Jeannie I thought the Duke of York was for 2nd sons…I know that Prince Andrew still is the Duke of York.

I guess people are living much longer now, at least in the Royal Family…. I like the sound of Prince Henry, Duke of Exeter or Duke of Manchester. (have no idea if they are available.) Royal Titler Prince Harry = Baron Bum Shane Providing the new King (Charles) creates his eldest son Prince William, The Prince of Wales, there is no reason why Catherine should not be Princess of Wales (being the wife of the Prince of Wales). With all due respect to the late Diana, Princess of Wales, she was not the only Princess of Wales in history nor should she be the last — no one is that ‘great’ or ‘memorable’. I am sure that Diana herself would not want to see her eldest son’s wife be deprived of her rightful title out of some over done homage to her memory. A. P. Schrader Of course, it is also perfectly true that HRH The Duchess of Cornwall IS also the Princess of Wales, though she chooses not to use that title out of deference to her husband’s first wife, the mother of her two step-children. I do hope, however, that they will re-think all this ‘Princess Consort’ nonsense.

I see absolutely no reason why, when HRH The Prince of Wales becoming King, his wife should not be known by her correct title as ‘HM The Queen’ or ‘Queen Camilla’. Will Larson Queen Camilla, Hahahaha! WeAreNotAmused A consort is not entitled to be addressed as HM; that designation applies only to regnant queens Royal Central Not true: Queens consort have their style matching their husband, therefore the wife of a King would be ‘Her Majesty The Queen’ Steve Warford Camilla is divorced. I know Charles was too but his ex-wife is dead. I know divorce is more common now in the royal family too. Is her ex-husband still living? Remember the Duchess of Windsor was divorced and caused a royal crisis. They have long memories in Buckingham Palace. It is one thing to be divorced and be royal – it another to be Queen. Of course the Duchess of Windsor was a divorced AMERICAN – a significant difference. Paula Burton The reason that Albert was Prince Consort had more to do with 1 him being german and 2 the problems making Mary Tudor’s husband king Maddie When Camilla becomes Queen, that’s when Australia and New Zealand will bolt from the Commonwealth. Michael No way.

⅔’s of NZ & Aus never marry though they have kids. It’s not an issue. With Wills in line it’s set. Western Civ When William ascends to the Throne, he won’t necessarily be King William V. He can choose a different regnal name. It is widely believed that Prince Charles will take the name of King George VII in honor of his grandfather, George VI. I don’t see how Charles could take his own name (Charles III), given its unhappy association with his Stuart predecessor who lost his head. But William V has a happy ring to it. King William IV (1830-37) may have been a philanderer, but he rose to the occasion of his unexpected kingship by supporting major reforms, including the abolition of slavery and expansion of voting rights which helped save the British Monarchy from the fate of other monarchies on the continent. May God extend our present Elizabethan age, and may she not be succeeded for many more years to come! Royal Central We are aware Prince William could choose a different regnal name, though it’s almost not worth considering as none of his other names have history in the Monarchy and he’ll surely want to keep his own name.

Prince Charles could be King Charles III, there is really no reason he couldn’t be. For example, Edward VIII abdicated in scandal in 1936, though you can guarantee there’ll be more King Edwards. Martin Pilon I think he should be Charles III. It has been over 300 years since the Stuarts. And being the Heir so long has made the name Charles closely associated with him. It would seem foolish to change his name after over 60 years. If he had become a king younger that might have proved a good option, not so late in life. A. P. Schrader I would have no problem with ‘King Charles III’ either but it might be a canny move to opt for ‘George VII’, as I think if he sticks with Charles then the popular press will continue to refer to him simply as ‘Charles’ instead of by his correct title as “the King”. You never hear the Queen referred to in the media as ‘Elizabeth’ but it has become commonplace to refer to other members of the Royal Family simply by their Christian names. I actually find this rather impudent and I certainly don’t think the King should ever be referred to as such.

I find it hard to believe that, should HRH opt for ‘George VII’ as his regnal name, that the press will start referring to him as ‘George’. A few, may, stick stubbornly with Charles but, actually, I think most would switch to ‘the King’ and we’d finally see an end to references to ‘Charlie Boy’. Janine Daly i was not aware that HRH Prince Charles was able to take the throne on the grounds that he was divorced and also married a divorcee as they are very steeped in tradition this states that he should abdicate his position to the throne to his heir which is Prince William. A. P. Schrader Show me the Act of Parliament that bars divorcees or those married to divorcees from the throne. Just because the Gov’t in 1936 took one view, does not mean that their successors are bound to take the same view. A previous gov’t took the view that Princess Margaret could not marry Group Captain Peter Townsend because he was divorced but, when the Prince of Wales re-married, the gov’t of the day took a different view. Times change and so should we.

It was wrong to force King Edward VIII to abdicate in 1936 because he happened to have fallen in love with a woman who was divorced (God knows there were plenty of other good reasons to force him to abdicate, but not that!). I would like to think we have moved on over the last 78 years. Divorce is very common nowadays – sad to say, but it is – and I don’t think we should hold the Royal Family to an impossible standard. Divorce is a reality. It could prove problematic: Don’t forget, three out of four of the current monarch’s children are divorcees. We start excluding all divorcees from the succession, I think we’re going to run into problems very quickly! denise maguire Edward abdicated because the current mindset was that he wanted to marry a divorcee who had 2 living husbands. That was the story. The real reason was that he just didn’t want to be king. And it wouldn’t have sat well to just quit because he just didn’t want to do it. That’s NOT what you do. Stiff upper lip and all that. Jeannie Well, it was only a civil marriage, not recognized (only blessed) by the Church.

Vancouverois That’s an ironic position to take, since it’s based in the Monarch’s position as Supreme Governor of the Church of England… and we all know that Henry VIII started the Church of England in order to grant himself a divorce. denise maguire I guess he felt that just killing them off was getting old.. LOL Jeannie King Henry vIII created the Church of England to divorce his 1st wife, I thought, then killed some of the others…. A. P. Schrader You say it’s “not worth considering” but weren’t you as surprised as I when the former Prince of Orange opted to becoming King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands instead of the anticipated ‘King Willem IV’? I know I was. I do agree though, I would think it unlikely that the Duke of Cambridge would choose a different regnal name, for the reason you mention. Though he can choose any name he wants technically. It doesn’t even have to be one of his own given names. He could chose to be ‘King Constantine III’ or ‘King Stephen II’. It’s entirely up to him.

James Well, he couldn’t call himself Constantine III as there are no Constantine I or II in the history of English and British monarchs. Your point is taken, though. Vancouverois Prince Charles could indeed be King Charles III, but I too have heard that he intends to be called George VII. And weren’t both Edward VII and his grandson George VI actually called “Bertie” within their families? I believe it’s become something of a tradition. And I think AP Schrader, below, has a good point as to why it might be a good idea. Arthur The title King Charles III would be contentious especially in Scotland. There was enough of a to-do when Elizabeth II ascended the throne as Elizabeth I was not Queen of Scotland. Charles is said to be in favour of being George VIII? Thought to be in honour of his Grandfather. My view is it’s the Scottish thing. vegastearoom

Question: Who became Prince of Wales in 1504?
Answer: Henry 8th