Prince Charles age: When is his birthday – how will he celebrate 70th birthday? | Royal | News

Prince Charles is the eldest child of the Queen, 92, and the heir to the throne. He was four when his mother ascended to the throne aged 25 after her father George VI died in 1952. The Prince of Wales has spent his life in the limelight and has faced controversy over the years including a bitter divorce from first wife Princess Diana. But he has also been celebrated for championing several causes and charities, with his charitable organisations raising more than £100 million a year to support people in need.

A new BBC documentary has offered a glimpse into some of Charles’s views on family and being heir to the throne as he celebrates this landmark birthday.

Prince, Son and Heir: Charles at 70 airs tonight at 9pm on BBC One.

When is Prince Charles’ birthday?

Prince Charles was born on November 14, 1948 so will turn 70 next Wednesday.

Charles has rarely spoken about becoming King, although he has used his birthday to outline his views on becoming the sovereign for the first time.

How will he celebrate?

Prince Charles will be thrown a lavish birthday bash by the Queen at Buckingham Palace next Wednesday.

Several members of the European royal families will attend, according to website Royal Central.

Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik are expected to attend on behalf of the Danish royal family.

The Serbian Royal Court confirmed His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander of Serbia and Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia have been invited to the celebration.

There is no confirmation about whether they will be attending.

What did Prince Charles say in his 70th birthday documentary?

Prince Charles said he will stop speaking out about topics he feels strongly about once he becomes king as he is “not that stupid”.

The Prince of Wales has been outspoken about the environment and architecture in the past.

However the head of the British monarchy is expected to remain neutral on political and social matters.

Acknowledging this, Prince Charles told his interviewer: “The idea, somehow, that I’m going to go on in exactly the same way, if I have to succeed, is complete nonsense because the two – the two situations – are completely different.”

When asked if his campaigning in public on certain issues would continue, he replied: “No, it won’t. I’m not that stupid.”