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Prince Charles: 70 years in 70 pictures

14 November 2018

To mark the Prince of Wales' 70th birthday, we present an image from the Press Association archives from every year of his life.

1948

News image — Charles Philip Arthur George was born on 14 November 1948, five years before his mother was crowned Queen.

PA Princess Elizabeth holding her infant son, Prince Charles, after his christening ceremony at Buckingham Palace — Charles Philip Arthur George was born on 14 November 1948, five years before his mother was crowned Queen.

1949

News image — Prince Charles with his father, the Duke of Edinburgh, in the grounds of Windlesham Moor, the country home in Surrey of Princess Elizabeth and the duke at that time.

PA Prince Charles being lifted up by his father The Duke of Edinburgh — Prince Charles with his father, the Duke of Edinburgh, in the grounds of Windlesham Moor, the country home in Surrey of Princess Elizabeth and the duke at that time.

1950

News image — Charles and his mother watch as a procession including Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands passes Clarence House.

PA Princess Elizabeth with her two year old son Prince Charles — Charles and his mother watch as a procession including Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands passes Clarence House.

1951

News image — King George VI with his grandson Prince Charles celebrating his third birthday at Buckingham Palace. It was the first photograph of the King taken after his lung operation in September.

PA King George VI with his grandson Prince Charles — King George VI with his grandson Prince Charles celebrating his third birthday at Buckingham Palace. It was the first photograph of the King taken after his lung operation in September.

1952

News image — Prince Charles keeping a lookout on his fourth birthday with his mother, who was by then Queen Elizabeth II.

PA Prince Charles and the Queen — Prince Charles keeping a lookout on his fourth birthday with his mother, who was by then Queen Elizabeth II.

1953

News image — Fifth birthday portrait of Prince Charles.

PA Prince Charles aged 5 — Fifth birthday portrait of Prince Charles.

1954

News image — Princess Anne and Prince Charles with their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, in the grounds of the Royal Lodge, Windsor, Berkshire. The picture was taken shortly before they left for Tobruk, Libya, to join their parents the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, homeward bound from the Commonwealth tour.

PA Princess Anne and Prince Charles with their grandmother, the Queen Mother — Princess Anne and Prince Charles with their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, in the grounds of the Royal Lodge, Windsor, Berkshire. The picture was taken shortly before they left for Tobruk, Libya, to join their parents the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, homeward bound from the Commonwealth tour.

1955

News image — Prince Charles pictured for his seventh birthday.

PA Prince Charles pictured for his 7th birthday — Prince Charles pictured for his seventh birthday.

1956

News image — Charles with the ponies at Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park, where his father, the Duke of Edinburgh, was playing polo.

PA Prince Charles giving a friendly pat to one of the ponies — Charles with the ponies at Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park, where his father, the Duke of Edinburgh, was playing polo.

1957

News image — The prince with his father, the Duke of Edinburgh, at the wheel, as they take a motorboat ride up the River Medina at Cowes, Isle of Wight.

PA Prince Charles with his father the Duke of Edinburgh in a motor boat — The prince with his father, the Duke of Edinburgh, at the wheel, as they take a motorboat ride up the River Medina at Cowes, Isle of Wight.

1958

News image — Prince Charles on his way to Cheam School, in Berkshire. He was educated at home until the age of eight.

PA Prince Charles walking to Cheam School in Berkshire — Prince Charles on his way to Cheam School, in Berkshire. He was educated at home until the age of eight.

1959

News image — A family portrait at Windsor Castle. With them is Sugar, one of the Queen's pet corgis.

PA Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh with their two children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne — A family portrait at Windsor Castle. With them is Sugar, one of the Queen's pet corgis.

1960

News image — Prince Charles and Princess Anne now have a baby brother, Prince Andrew. Here, they take him for a walk in the grounds at Balmoral.

BBC Princess Anne and Prince Charles with Prince Andrew in a pram — Prince Charles and Princess Anne now have a baby brother, Prince Andrew. Here, they take him for a walk in the grounds at Balmoral.

1961

News image — Out riding at Windsor Castle with his mother, the Queen.

PA Queen Elizabeth II and her son, Prince Charles, out riding at Windsor Castle — Out riding at Windsor Castle with his mother, the Queen.

1962

News image — Prince Charles arrives at his new school, Gordonstoun, alongside his father, the Duke of Edinburgh (left), and Capt Iain Tennant, who chaired the board of governors.

PA Prince Charles with his father the Duke of Edinburgh (left) and Captain Iain Tennant, Chairman of the Gordonstoun Board of Governors — Prince Charles arrives at his new school, Gordonstoun, alongside his father, the Duke of Edinburgh (left), and Capt Iain Tennant, who chaired the board of governors.

1963

News image — The Royal Family on their way to Westminster Abbey for the wedding of Princess Alexandra and Angus Ogilvy.

PA Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Charles, driving to Westminster Abbey for the wedding of Princess Alexandra and Angus Ogilvy — The Royal Family on their way to Westminster Abbey for the wedding of Princess Alexandra and Angus Ogilvy.

1964

News image — Prince Charles, who had recently recovered from pneumonia in an Aberdeen nursing home, at Windsor Great Park.

PA Prince Charles with one of the polo ponies at Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park — Prince Charles, who had recently recovered from pneumonia in an Aberdeen nursing home, at Windsor Great Park.

1965

News image — Prince Charles as Macbeth in the Gordonstoun School production of the Shakespeare play. His parents were in the audience with other parents to watch the final performance.

PA Prince Charles acting in the dagger scene as Macbeth — Prince Charles as Macbeth in the Gordonstoun School production of the Shakespeare play. His parents were in the audience with other parents to watch the final performance.

1966

News image — A portrait of Prince Charles wearing the Balmoral tartan, commissioned for his 18th birthday.

PA A portrait of Prince Charles wearing the Balmoral tartan — A portrait of Prince Charles wearing the Balmoral tartan, commissioned for his 18th birthday.

1967

News image — Prince Charles, wearing the Trinity gown of blue silk with black facings, accompanied by head porter Mr Bill Edwards posing on the steps of Neville Court, Cambridge University. The prince was in Cambridge to take up studies in archaeology and anthropology.

PA Prince Charles accompanied by head porter Mr Bill Edwards at Cambridge University — Prince Charles, wearing the Trinity gown of blue silk with black facings, accompanied by head porter Mr Bill Edwards posing on the steps of Neville Court, Cambridge University. The prince was in Cambridge to take up studies in archaeology and anthropology.

1968

News image — Prince Charles batting for Lord Brabourne's XI against a team of racing drivers, including Graham Hill, at Mersham, near Ashford, Kent.

PA Prince Charles batting for Lord Brabourne's XI against a team of grand prix drivers — Prince Charles batting for Lord Brabourne's XI against a team of racing drivers, including Graham Hill, at Mersham, near Ashford, Kent.

1969

News image — Queen Elizabeth II investing her son, Prince Charles, as the Prince of Wales during a ceremony at Caernarfon castle.

PA Queen Elizabeth II investing her son, Prince Charles — Queen Elizabeth II investing her son, Prince Charles, as the Prince of Wales during a ceremony at Caernarfon castle.

1970

News image — Charles playing the role of a weatherman in rehearsals for a sketch for the Dryden Society's Trinity College revue at Cambridge University.

PA Prince of Wales rehearsing for the Dryden Society's Trinity College revue at Cambridge University — Charles playing the role of a weatherman in rehearsals for a sketch for the Dryden Society's Trinity College revue at Cambridge University.

1971

News image — Behind the wheel of his Aston Martin DB6 convertible sports car on London's Strand after visiting the Press Association in Fleet Street.

PA Prince of Wales at the wheel of his Aston Martin — Behind the wheel of his Aston Martin DB6 convertible sports car on London's Strand after visiting the Press Association in Fleet Street.

1972

News image — The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace. Prince Charles, Princess Anne and Prince Andrew have now been joined by a younger brother, Prince Edward.

PA Prince of Wales, Prince Edward, Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Andrew, and Princess Anne at Buckingham Palace, London — The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace. Prince Charles, Princess Anne and Prince Andrew have now been joined by a younger brother, Prince Edward.

1973

News image — By 1973 Prince Charles was a sub-lieutenant in the Royal Navy, here on the bridge of the frigate Minerva at Devonport before leaving for routine patrols and exercise around the West Indies.

PA Prince of Wales serving as a sub-lieutenant on the bridge of the frigate Minerva — By 1973 Prince Charles was a sub-lieutenant in the Royal Navy, here on the bridge of the frigate Minerva at Devonport before leaving for routine patrols and exercise around the West Indies.

1974

News image — A year later, he is about to set off on his first "dual control" flight, with instructor Lt Cdr Alan MacGregor in a Royal Navy Wessex V helicopter.

PA Naval Lieutenant the Prince of Wales being handed his flying helmet — A year later, he is about to set off on his first "dual control" flight, with instructor Lt Cdr Alan MacGregor in a Royal Navy Wessex V helicopter.

1975

News image — Under the Arctic ice at Resolute Bay, Canada.

PA Charles diving under the arctic ice at Resolute Bay, Canada — Under the Arctic ice at Resolute Bay, Canada.

1976

News image — Sporting a new beard at the Badminton Horse Trials.

PA Prince of Wales at Badminton, during the Horse Trials — Sporting a new beard at the Badminton Horse Trials.

1977

News image — Comedy duo Morecambe and Wise shared the stage with Prince Charles during their special Royal Charity Show in aid of the Queen's Jubilee Appeal.

BBC Prince of Wales on stage with comedy duo Eric Morecambe (left) and Ernie Wise — Comedy duo Morecambe and Wise shared the stage with Prince Charles during their special Royal Charity Show in aid of the Queen's Jubilee Appeal.

1978

News image — Taking to the water, Prince Charles windsurfing during Regatta Week at Cowes on the Isle of Wight.

PA Prince of Wales surf-sailing — Taking to the water, Prince Charles windsurfing during Regatta Week at Cowes on the Isle of Wight.

1979

News image — In 1979, Prince Charles fulfilled an ambition to fly a pre-War Tiger Moth biplane, when he took to the skies over RAF Benson in Oxfordshire.

PA Prince of Wales in a Biggles-style flying outfit at RAF Benson — In 1979, Prince Charles fulfilled an ambition to fly a pre-War Tiger Moth biplane, when he took to the skies over RAF Benson in Oxfordshire.

1980

News image — Charles on his 10-year-old Irish chaser, Allibar, at Ludlow, where he finished second in an amateur riders' steeplechase.

PA Prince Charles after riding in a steeplechase — Charles on his 10-year-old Irish chaser, Allibar, at Ludlow, where he finished second in an amateur riders' steeplechase.

1981

News image — Newlyweds, Prince Charles and his bride, Diana, Princess of Wales, make their way to Buckingham Palace after their wedding ceremony at St Paul's Cathedral in London.

PA Prince of Wales and his bride, the Princess of Wales in an open-top carriage — Newlyweds, Prince Charles and his bride, Diana, Princess of Wales, make their way to Buckingham Palace after their wedding ceremony at St Paul's Cathedral in London.

1982

News image — In 1982 Prince Charles's first child, Prince William, was born.

PA Prince of Wales, holds his newborn son Prince William as they leave St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London — In 1982 Prince Charles's first child, Prince William, was born.

1983

News image — The Prince and Princess Of Wales during a visit to Montague, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

PA Prince and Princess Of Wales during a visit to Montague, Prince Edward Island, Canada — The Prince and Princess Of Wales during a visit to Montague, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

1984

News image — Prince Charles plays with his son Prince William in the garden of their home, Kensington Palace.

PA Prince of Wales and Prince William playing in the garden of Kensington Palace, London. — Prince Charles plays with his son Prince William in the garden of their home, Kensington Palace.

1985

News image — To the delight of youngsters at a discotheque in Middleton-on-Sea, Sussex, Prince Charles tries his hand at break-dancing. The event was organised by the Prince's Trust.

PA Charles dancing — To the delight of youngsters at a discotheque in Middleton-on-Sea, Sussex, Prince Charles tries his hand at break-dancing. The event was organised by the Prince's Trust.

1986

News image — Prince Charles receives a prize and kiss from his wife after playing for the England II team against Chile, at the Cartier International Polo Spectacular at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor Great Park, Berkshire.

PA Princess of Wales presenting her husband, the Prince of Wales, with a prize and a kiss — Prince Charles receives a prize and kiss from his wife after playing for the England II team against Chile, at the Cartier International Polo Spectacular at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor Great Park, Berkshire.

1987

News image — Prince Charles makes his way across a bridge during a trek in the foothills of Ben Nevis with the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team.

PA Prince of Wales negotiating a wire bridge — Prince Charles makes his way across a bridge during a trek in the foothills of Ben Nevis with the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team.

1988

News image — The prince wearing his new Royal Navy captain's uniform on his 40th birthday.

PA Prince of Wales wearing his new Royal Navy captain's uniform — The prince wearing his new Royal Navy captain's uniform on his 40th birthday.

1989

News image — Prince Harry has now joined the family. They are seen here on holiday in Tresco, Scilly Isles.

PA Prince and Princess of Wales with sons Prince William and Prince Harry — Prince Harry has now joined the family. They are seen here on holiday in Tresco, Scilly Isles.

1990

News image — While on a visit to British troops in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Prince Charles was given a ride in a Challenger tank by the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.

PA Prince of Wales (left) riding in a Challenger tank of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (7th Armoured Brigade) with Brigadier Patrick Cordingley — While on a visit to British troops in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Prince Charles was given a ride in a Challenger tank by the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.

1991

News image — In 1991, he visited a group of unemployed youths taking part in the Prince's Trust scheme, in Caister-On-Sea, Norfolk.

PA Prince of Wales joking with a group of unemployed youths during a visit to Warner Holiday Centre, Caister-On_Sea, Norfolk — In 1991, he visited a group of unemployed youths taking part in the Prince's Trust scheme, in Caister-On-Sea, Norfolk.

1992

News image — Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales, are seen during a visit to a memorial to the Gloucester Regiment, who fought with distinction in 1951 during the Korean War, near Seoul, South Korea. It was in 1992 they split, formally divorcing in July 1996, citing "irreconcilable differences".

PA Prince and Princess of Wales at the memorial to the Gloucester Regiment — Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales, are seen during a visit to a memorial to the Gloucester Regiment, who fought with distinction in 1951 during the Korean War, near Seoul, South Korea. It was in 1992 they split, formally divorcing in July 1996, citing "irreconcilable differences".

1993

News image — Prince Charles and his mother watch the racing at Epsom on the 40th anniversary of the Queen's coronation.

PA Queen Elizabeth II and the Prince of Wales appearing thoughtful as they watch the races at Epsom — Prince Charles and his mother watch the racing at Epsom on the 40th anniversary of the Queen's coronation.

1994

News image — British paratroopers land on Ginkel Heath to mark the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Arnhem, as Prince Charles looks on.

PA Prince of Wales watching as British paratroopers fall during the drop on Ginkel Heath — British paratroopers land on Ginkel Heath to mark the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Arnhem, as Prince Charles looks on.

1995

News image — Prince Charles leads his two sons during a toboggan race on the slopes outside their hotel in the Swiss resort of Klosters.

PA Prince of Wales, followed by his sons Prince Harry and Prince William — Prince Charles leads his two sons during a toboggan race on the slopes outside their hotel in the Swiss resort of Klosters.

1996

News image — Charles is seen on his own on the Giant's Wishing Chair at the Giant's Causeway, Co Antrim.

PA Prince of Wales with a traditional Irish blackthorn stick in his hand — Charles is seen on his own on the Giant's Wishing Chair at the Giant's Causeway, Co Antrim.

1997

News image — The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince William, Earl Spencer, Prince Harry and the Prince of Wales turn on to Horse Guards Parade as they follow behind the coffin of Diana, Princess of Wales, during the funeral procession to Westminster Abbey. Following the death of the princess in a car crash in Paris, in 1997, the prince insisted that she be given a royal funeral.

PA The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince William, Earl Spencer, Prince Harry and the Prince of Wales during the funeral procession to Westminster Abbey — The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince William, Earl Spencer, Prince Harry and the Prince of Wales turn on to Horse Guards Parade as they follow behind the coffin of Diana, Princess of Wales, during the funeral procession to Westminster Abbey. Following the death of the princess in a car crash in Paris, in 1997, the prince insisted that she be given a royal funeral.

1998

News image — He celebrated his 50th birthday in 1998, with his mother, the Queen, at a reception in his honour at Buckingham Palace.

PA Prince of Wales smiling at his mother Queen Elizabeth II — He celebrated his 50th birthday in 1998, with his mother, the Queen, at a reception in his honour at Buckingham Palace.

1999

News image — A year later, Prince Charles was seen in public for the first time with Camilla Parker Bowles, who later became his wife.

PA Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker Bowles stepping out in public together for the first time at the Ritz Hotel in London — A year later, Prince Charles was seen in public for the first time with Camilla Parker Bowles, who later became his wife.

2000

News image — During a tour of the Caribbean, Prince Charles donned a rasta cap, causing much laughter among the locals at the Trenchtown community centre in Kingston, Jamaica.

PA Prince of Wales laughing with the local Rasta community at the Trenchtown community centre in Kingston, Jamaica — During a tour of the Caribbean, Prince Charles donned a rasta cap, causing much laughter among the locals at the Trenchtown community centre in Kingston, Jamaica.

2001

News image — Prince Charles and his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, were very close and here he shares a joke with her during the unveiling of an Aberdeen Angus sculpture at the Grampian Transport Museum in Aberdeenshire.

PA Queen Mother sharing a joke with her grandson the Prince of Wales — Prince Charles and his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, were very close and here he shares a joke with her during the unveiling of an Aberdeen Angus sculpture at the Grampian Transport Museum in Aberdeenshire.

2002

News image — In 2002, the prince stood vigil at his grandmother's coffin in Westminster Hall in London on the eve of her funeral.

PA Prince of Wales standing vigil beside the Queen Mother's coffin in Westminster Hall in London — In 2002, the prince stood vigil at his grandmother's coffin in Westminster Hall in London on the eve of her funeral.

2003

News image — Three generations of the British Royal family - Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, their eldest son, the Prince of Wales, and his elder son, Prince William, at Clarence House in London before a dinner to mark the 50th anniversary of her coronation.

PA Three generations of the British Royal family - Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, their oldest son, the Prince of Wales, and his oldest son, Prince William, at Clarence House in London — Three generations of the British Royal family - Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, their eldest son, the Prince of Wales, and his elder son, Prince William, at Clarence House in London before a dinner to mark the 50th anniversary of her coronation.

2004

News image — Prince Charles and his elder son, Prince William, share a joke with the media on the Madrisa ski slopes, above the Swiss village of Klosters.

PA Prince of Wales with his eldest son Prince William — Prince Charles and his elder son, Prince William, share a joke with the media on the Madrisa ski slopes, above the Swiss village of Klosters.

2005

News image — In 2005, the Prince of Wales married Camilla Parker Bowles, who became the Duchess of Cornwall, at Windsor's Guildhall.

PA Prince of Wales leaving St George's Chapel, Windsor with the Duchess of Cornwall after a Service of Prayer and Dedication on the day of their marriage — In 2005, the Prince of Wales married Camilla Parker Bowles, who became the Duchess of Cornwall, at Windsor's Guildhall.

2006

News image — The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall with his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, at Sandhurst Royal Military Academy after the Sovereign's Parade that marked the completion of Prince Harry's officer training.

PA Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall with Prince William and Prince Harry — The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall with his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, at Sandhurst Royal Military Academy after the Sovereign's Parade that marked the completion of Prince Harry's officer training.

2007

News image — In 2007, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary. Here, the family pose for a picture before a formal dinner.

PA The Duke of York, the Princess Royal, the Earl of Wessex, and (left to right, front row) the Prince of Wales, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, at Clarence House for a dinner to mark the forthcoming Diamond Wedding Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh — In 2007, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary. Here, the family pose for a picture before a formal dinner.

2008

News image — Prince Charles and his wife enjoy the Mey Highland Games in Caithness.

PA Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall at the Mey Highland games in Caithness — Prince Charles and his wife enjoy the Mey Highland Games in Caithness.

2009

News image — The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall on the Beach of North Seymour Island, which is part of the Galapagos Islands, in the Pacific Ocean.

PA Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall on the Galapagos Islands — The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall on the Beach of North Seymour Island, which is part of the Galapagos Islands, in the Pacific Ocean.

2010

News image — The Prince of Wales looks through the window of a British military helicopter as he travels to Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan.

PA Prince of Wales in a British military helicopter over Afghanistan — The Prince of Wales looks through the window of a British military helicopter as he travels to Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan.

2011

News image — In 2011, his elder son, Prince William, married Kate Middleton. Here, the prince sits with the Duchess of Cornwall and his parents in Westminster Abbey waiting for the ceremony to begin.

PA Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall taking their seats at Westminster Abbey — In 2011, his elder son, Prince William, married Kate Middleton. Here, the prince sits with the Duchess of Cornwall and his parents in Westminster Abbey waiting for the ceremony to begin.

2012

News image — Prince William, now the Duke of Cambridge, shows his father one of the Sea King helicopters he captains at RAF Valley on Anglesey.

PA Duke of Cambridge showing the Prince of Wales at RAF Valley on Anglesey — Prince William, now the Duke of Cambridge, shows his father one of the Sea King helicopters he captains at RAF Valley on Anglesey.

2013

News image — The prince and duchess host a reception for the Elephant Family, a charity working to save the Asian elephant from extinction in the wild.

PA Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall with face masks — The prince and duchess host a reception for the Elephant Family, a charity working to save the Asian elephant from extinction in the wild.

2014

News image — The prince raises a glass to D-Day veterans at a community centre in Ranville, Normandy, as part of the 70th anniversary of the D-Day campaign.

PA Prince of Wales (centre) raising his glass to D-Day veterans — The prince raises a glass to D-Day veterans at a community centre in Ranville, Normandy, as part of the 70th anniversary of the D-Day campaign.

2015

News image — The Duchess of Cornwall, the Prince of Wales, Prince George, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Queen Elizabeth II on the balcony at Buckingham Palace following Trooping the Colour at Horse Guards Parade.

PA The royal family on the balcony at Buckingham Palace — The Duchess of Cornwall, the Prince of Wales, Prince George, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Queen Elizabeth II on the balcony at Buckingham Palace following Trooping the Colour at Horse Guards Parade.

2016

News image — Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales in Poundbury, his model town in Dorset. Prince Charles designed the village on the outskirts of Dorchester after outlining his plan in his 1989 book, A Vision of Britain.

PA Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales, during a visit to Poundbury, a new urban development on the edge of Dorchester — Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales in Poundbury, his model town in Dorset. Prince Charles designed the village on the outskirts of Dorchester after outlining his plan in his 1989 book, A Vision of Britain.

2017

News image — The Prince of Wales, known as the Duke of Rothesay in Scotland, takes the salute during the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle.

PA Prince of Wales takes the salute during the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo — The Prince of Wales, known as the Duke of Rothesay in Scotland, takes the salute during the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle.

2018

News image — And one for luck, the 71st image that brings us up to date. The Prince of Wales walks Meghan Markle up the aisle of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle for her wedding to his son Prince Harry.

PA Prince of Wales walking Meghan Markle up the aisle of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle — And one for luck, the 71st image that brings us up to date. The Prince of Wales walks Meghan Markle up the aisle of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle for her wedding to his son Prince Harry.

News image — But why stop now? Here is one more picture released to mark Prince Charles' birthday. It shows three generations of royals, as Charles sits with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Chris Jackson/Clarence House/PA Prince Louis, the Duchess of Cambridge, the Duke of Cambridge, the Duke of Sussex and the Duchess of Sussex. (front row left to right) Prince George, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and Princess Charlotte, in the gardens of Clarence House — But why stop now? Here is one more picture released to mark Prince Charles' birthday. It shows three generations of royals, as Charles sits with his wife, children and grandchildren.

All photographs from the archives of the Press Association