01of 20Young King Charles playing at BalmoralHulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS/Getty ImagesHe’s used to taking charge in the driver’s seat.Queen Elizabethwatches her young son,Charles Philip Arthur George, driving in a toy car onthe grounds of Balmoral Castlein 1952.
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Young King Charles playing at Balmoral
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He’s used to taking charge in the driver’s seat.Queen Elizabethwatches her young son,Charles Philip Arthur George, driving in a toy car onthe grounds of Balmoral Castlein 1952.
02of 20Young King Charles bonding with Princess AnneLisa Sheridan/Studio Lisa/Getty ImagesBeingQueen Elizabeth’s oldest child comes the great responsibility of being a big brother.Princess Anneand King Charles share a laugh in this adorable 1952 photo.
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Young King Charles bonding with Princess Anne
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BeingQueen Elizabeth’s oldest child comes the great responsibility of being a big brother.Princess Anneand King Charles share a laugh in this adorable 1952 photo.
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Young King Charles and his family having fun at Balmoral
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Young King Charles and his family picnic at Balmoral
05of 20Teen King Charles and Queen Elizabeth in 1967Keystone-FranceGamma-Rapho via Getty ImagesKing Charles dressed to kilt. The royal joined his mother for an appearance in 1967.
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Teen King Charles and Queen Elizabeth in 1967
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King Charles dressed to kilt. The royal joined his mother for an appearance in 1967.
06of 20King Charles posing with his parents and siblings at BalmoralLichfield/GettyCharles striked a pose with his parents and siblings for a family portrait. Although it was taken in front of Balmoral Castle during their annual summer holiday in 1972, the image ended up as their Christmas card!
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King Charles posing with his parents and siblings at Balmoral
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Charles striked a pose with his parents and siblings for a family portrait. Although it was taken in front of Balmoral Castle during their annual summer holiday in 1972, the image ended up as their Christmas card!
07of 20King Charles modeling with a dog in 1978PA Images/Getty ImagesThe Queen’s oldest child always looked the part. Charles sported a blazer, a tartan skirt and red knee socks while holding a cane and posing with a dog outside the castle in 1978.
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King Charles modeling with a dog in 1978
The Queen’s oldest child always looked the part. Charles sported a blazer, a tartan skirt and red knee socks while holding a cane and posing with a dog outside the castle in 1978.
08of 20King Charles with his parents and siblings in a group photoPA Images/Getty ImagesFamily portrait!Prince Edward, King Charles, Princess Anne and Prince Andrew gather for a picture with their parents (and a pet!) at Balmoral in 1979.
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King Charles with his parents and siblings in a group photo
Family portrait!Prince Edward, King Charles, Princess Anne and Prince Andrew gather for a picture with their parents (and a pet!) at Balmoral in 1979.
09of 20King Charles driving a Range RoverTim Graham/GettyKing Charles takes a spin behind the wheel of his 1975 Range Rover in 1979. This same vehicle — which he used while datingPrincess Diana— wasauctioned for £101,150(over $133,000) in 2018.
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King Charles driving a Range Rover
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King Charles takes a spin behind the wheel of his 1975 Range Rover in 1979. This same vehicle — which he used while datingPrincess Diana— wasauctioned for £101,150(over $133,000) in 2018.
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11of 20King Charles with Princess Diana and their two sonsNick Skinner/Daily Mail/REX/ShutterstockPrince Harrycompleted the brood in 1984. Here, they pose together for a casual 1987 portrait.
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King Charles with Princess Diana and their two sons
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Prince Harrycompleted the brood in 1984. Here, they pose together for a casual 1987 portrait.
12of 20King Charles and sons at the River DeeJulian Parker/UK Press via Getty Images)Charles passed on his love for the outdoors to his sons. In 1987, they were photographed playing on the bank of the River Dee near Balmoral Estate.
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King Charles and sons at the River Dee
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Charles passed on his love for the outdoors to his sons. In 1987, they were photographed playing on the bank of the River Dee near Balmoral Estate.
13of 20King Charles painting in SwitzerlandJulian Parker/UK Press/GettyKing Charles is a man of many hobbies. The royal paints with watercolors in Klosters, Switzerland, in 1994.
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King Charles painting in Switzerland
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King Charles is a man of many hobbies. The royal paints with watercolors in Klosters, Switzerland, in 1994.
14of 20King Charles and his family attending the V-J Day paradeJohnny Eggitt/AFP/GettyPrincess Diana,Prince Harry,Prince Williamand King Charles look presentable while watching a parade in August 1994. The march is part of the commemorations ofV-J Day— the day Japan surrendered during World War II.
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King Charles and his family attending the V-J Day parade
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Princess Diana,Prince Harry,Prince Williamand King Charles look presentable while watching a parade in August 1994. The march is part of the commemorations ofV-J Day— the day Japan surrendered during World War II.
15of 20King Charles and his sons at GlenmuickTim Graham/Getty ImagesKing Charles sported a monochromatic green ensemble while exploring the verdant outdoors. In this shot, the sovereign visits Glenmuick on the Balmoral Castle estate with sonsPrince WilliamandPrince Harry.
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King Charles and his sons at Glenmuick
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King Charles sported a monochromatic green ensemble while exploring the verdant outdoors. In this shot, the sovereign visits Glenmuick on the Balmoral Castle estate with sonsPrince WilliamandPrince Harry.
16of 20King Charles and his sons enjoying the outdoorsPrince William, Prince Charles and Prince Harry on the Balmoral Castle estate.Tim Graham/Getty ImagesIn 1997, the monarch joined his children for a morning stroll. Here, the father-son trio walk on the rocky terrain while in professional outfits.
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King Charles and his sons enjoying the outdoors
Prince William, Prince Charles and Prince Harry on the Balmoral Castle estate.Tim Graham/Getty Images
In 1997, the monarch joined his children for a morning stroll. Here, the father-son trio walk on the rocky terrain while in professional outfits.
17of 20King Charles marries Queen Camilla at Windsor CastleTim Graham/GettyKing Charles andQueen Camillatied the knotat St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on April 9, 2005.
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King Charles marries Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle
King Charles andQueen Camillatied the knotat St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on April 9, 2005.
18of 20King Charles and Queen Camilla spend their first wedding anniversary at BalmoralKing Charles and Camilla spent their first anniversary at Birkhall on the Balmoral Estate in Scotland. They dressed appropriately, in matching tartan skirts.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla spend their first wedding anniversary at Balmoral
King Charles and Camilla spent their first anniversary at Birkhall on the Balmoral Estate in Scotland. They dressed appropriately, in matching tartan skirts.
19of 20King Charles with his sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildrenChris Jackson/Getty ImagesKing Charles is now a grandfather of five! He’s the proud granddad toPrince George,Princess Charlotte,Prince Louis,Prince ArchieandPrincess Lilibet.
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King Charles with his sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren
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King Charles is now a grandfather of five! He’s the proud granddad toPrince George,Princess Charlotte,Prince Louis,Prince ArchieandPrincess Lilibet.
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King Charles and Queen Elizabeth watching a game in Scotland
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