Charles III (King)

Charles III (born 1948) became King of the United Kingdom in 2022 at age 73 after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. He had the longest tenure as Prince of Wales before ascending the throne. As monarch, he supports a slimmed-down royal family to reduce costs. Charles faced initial image problems due to his divorce from Princess Diana, but has rehabilitated himself through decades of public service. His coronation in 2023 marked a new royal era as Britain navigates post-Brexit challenges. [Claude AI]