20 Rare Photos of Young King Charles III: A Look at His Earlier Life
Explore 20 lesser-seen photos of young King Charles III that showcase his early life and personal style.
King Charles III turns 76 today, November 14. The royal celebrated his birthday with philanthropy, opening food distribution centers under his Coronation Food Project effort.
His teens may be well behind him, but young Prince Charles had a flair for both personal style and sports. in The English royal was given the title of Prince of Wales at nine years old, and he became the longest-serving at that post in British history. In his early life, Charles attended school at Cheam School and Gordonstoun, where he was known for his love of sports, especially polo, which he had played since he was a young man. He went on to Trinity College in Cambridge to earn a bachelor's degree in 1971, the first royal heir to the crown to do so. Later in life, he attended the Royal Air Force College and the Britannia Royal Naval College (also know as Dartmouth). From 1971 to 1976, he was on a service period with the Royal Navy.
Whether he was in uniform or in black-tie, these rarely-seen photos of the young Prince Charles offer a charming look at his youthful years. These young photos prove the royal has always stuck to classic sartorial codes, ones that champion traditional garments with fine craftsmanship. This is evident in his tailored suits over the decades, as well as his more leisurely looks. Here are our 20 favorite photos of King Charles when he was young.
