Investiture of the Prince of Wales

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Highlights of the investiture of the Prince of Wales.

Extract from the live broadcast of the 1969 investiture of the Prince of Wales at Caernarfon Castle.
From: Investiture of His Royal Highness Prince Charles as Prince of Wales
First broadcast : 01 July 1969

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 7-9

Subject : History

Topic : Twentieth century world

Keywords : Royal family

Notes : Points to study - Why was Charles made the Prince of Wales? Why was there an investiture? Why was this in Caernarfon Castle? What is the role of the Prince of Wales?

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