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November 2008

On 14 November 2008 The Prince of Wales celebrates his 60th birthday.

Born in 1948, His Royal Highness is the 21st holder of the title Prince of Wales in the last 700 years.

On Her Majesty's accession in 1952, The Prince became heir apparent to the throne and was formally invested as Prince of Wales in 1969.

While there is no formal constitutional role for the heir to the throne, The Prince of Wales takes a keen and, where possible, active interest in all areas of public life.

His Royal Highness supports The Queen in her work, seeks to promote and protect national traditions, virtues and excellence in a non-political way, and acts as a charitable entrepreneur through a range of initiatives.

Test your knowledge of The Prince of Wales in our Quiz.


1. What are the given names of The Prince of Wales?
Charles Philip Arthur George
Charles Henry Edward James
Charles Albert Louis David
Charles William Philip George

2. Which of these titles is not held by His Royal Highness?
Lord of the Isles
Earl of Carrick
Baron of Renfrew
Earl of Inverness

3. In which room at Buckingham Palace was The Prince of Wales christened?
The Throne Room
The Music Room
The White Drawing Room
The Ballroom

4. At which Welsh castle was His Royal Highness invested as Prince of Wales?
Caernarvon Castle
Cardiff Castle
Carmarthan Castle
Conwy Castle

5. Which instrument did The Prince play in the college orchestra while studying at Trinity College, Cambridge?
Viola
Clarinet
Trombone
Cello

6. The Prince of Wales is a keen artist. What medium does His Royal Highness like to paint in?
Oil
Gouache
Watercolour
Acrylic

7. 'The Prince's Charities' is a group of not-for-profit organisations of which The Prince is President. How many of these charities were founded personally by him?
6
11
18
20

8. Which of these regiments does not have The Prince of Wales as its Colonel-in-Chief?
The Royal Pacific Islands Regiment
The Parachute Regiment
The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canda
Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment

9. What is the name of The Prince of Wales's private residence in Scotland?
Braemar Castle
Birkhall
The Castle of Mey
Dumfries House

10. The Prince's Trust was founded in 1976 by The Prince of Wales and is now the UK's leading youth charity. Approximately how many young people are helped by the organisation each day?
10
40
75
100

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