King charles' life in photos: from young prince to reigning monarch

YOUNG KING CHARLES BONDING WITH PRINCESS ANNE Being Queen Elizabeth's oldest child comes the great responsibility of being a big brother. Princess Anne and King Charles share a laugh in

this adorable 1952 photo. YOUNG KING CHARLES AND HIS FAMILY HAVING FUN AT BALMORAL Growing up, Charles had the Balmoral Estate as his playground. In this photo, then-Prince Charles and

Princess Anne are pushed on a swing by their father, Prince Philip, with their mother looking and smiling. YOUNG KING CHARLES AND HIS FAMILY PICNIC AT BALMORAL Posing in front of the

breathtaking Balmoral Castle, a smiling baby Prince Andrew steals the show in this black-and-white family photo in 1960. Queen Elizabeth, Prince Phillip, King Charles, Princess Anne and

their household dog also pose while enjoying their group picnic. TEEN KING CHARLES AND QUEEN ELIZABETH IN 1967 King Charles dressed to kilt. The royal joined his mother for an appearance in

1967. KING CHARLES POSING WITH HIS PARENTS AND SIBLINGS AT BALMORAL 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! 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. 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. KING CHARLES DRIVING A RANGE ROVER

King Charles takes a spin behind the wheel of his 1975 Range Rover in 1979. This same vehicle — which he used while dating Princess Diana — was auctioned for £101,150 (over $133,000) in

2018. KING CHARLES WITH PRINCESS DIANA AND BABY PRINCE WILLIAM King Charles became a father in 1982 when Princess Diana gave birth to Prince William. In this shot, the then-new parents have

a picnic with their baby son, who leaned on Charles to stay standing. KING CHARLES WITH PRINCESS DIANA AND THEIR TWO SONS Prince Harry completed the brood in 1984. Here, they pose together

for a casual 1987 portrait. KING CHARLES AND SONS AT THE RIVER DEE 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. KING CHARLES PAINTING IN SWITZERLAND King Charles is a man of many hobbies. The royal paints with watercolors in Klosters, Switzerland, in 1994. KING CHARLES AND

HIS FAMILY ATTENDING THE V-J DAY PARADE Princess Diana, Prince Harry, Prince William and King Charles look presentable while watching a parade in August 1994. The march is part of the

commemorations of V-J Day — the day Japan surrendered during World War II. KING CHARLES AND HIS SONS AT GLENMUICK 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 sons Prince William and Prince Harry. KING CHARLES AND HIS SONS ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS 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. KING CHARLES MARRIES QUEEN CAMILLA AT WINDSOR

CASTLE King Charles and Queen Camilla tied the knot at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle on April 9, 2005. 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. KING CHARLES AND QUEEN

ELIZABETH WATCHING A GAME IN SCOTLAND In September 2018, King Charles and Queen Elizabeth enjoyed watching traditional games at the Braemar Highland Gathering in Scotland. On this day, they

opened a special exhibition of the Scottish Highland's games and culture, which was named after Charles' title at the time — The Duke of Rothesay Highland Games Pavilion. Read

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