Preparing Him
A BBC reporter also said that she had been “talking about her father and proudly describing how bravely he’d stood up to his illness.” Nevertheless, Elizabeth became Queen. This meant Charles went on to be the heir apparent.
London Bridge
At the time, Charles was only 3 years old. Not only has Elizabeth set the record for the longest reigning monarch in British history, Charles is also now the longest-serving heir apparent. In November 2018, he celebrated his 70th birthday.