Record Holders
Despite her shock, Elizabeth had no choice but to ascend the throne. It also made Charles the heir apparent. At the time, he was no more than 3 years old. His mom now holds the record as the longest reigning ruler in British history. On the flipside, Charles is also the longest serving heir to the throne.
Record Holders
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Heir Apparent
In November 2018, Charles had his 70th birthday. This has also made him the oldest heir to the throne in history! By the time he gets to ascend the throne, he is going to be the oldest British monarch ever. This was a distinction previously held by William IV, who had been nearly 65 years old by the time he became the sovereign ruler in 1830.
Heir Apparent
