Prince Charles becomes longest-serving heir apparent in Brit history
April 20th, 2011 - 5:19 pm ICT by ANILondon, April 20 (ANI): Prince Charles has become the longest-serving heir apparent in British history serving next in line to the throne for more than 59 years.
Clarence House said his great-great-grandfather, King Edward VII, set the previous record, of 59 years, two months and 13 days, reports BBC.
The Prince of Wales became heir apparent at the age of three when his mother, Princess Elizabeth, acceded the throne on 6 February 1952.
Charles, now 62, was nine when he was given the title the Prince of Wales.
Edward VII was born the heir apparent on 9 November 1841 as his mother, Queen Victoria, was already on the throne.
He took over as King when she died on 22 January 1901. (ANI)
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