King Charles Through the Years
The most stylish royal acceded to the throne on 8 September
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We've spoken before about how King Charles is the most stylish royal of them all. That's as true today as it was back in the Fifties, and while he probably wasn't selecting his own wardrobe in his childhood days running around Balmoral Estate, we also wouldn't put it past him. He's serious about this stuff.
The 73-year-old has now assumed the throne, following the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, and his coronation arrives on 6 May. We thought we'd take a look at Charles through the years, and at how his style has changed in that time. From sweaty polo tees to safari jackets to ceremonial finery, it's been a journey.
1951
Princess Elizabeth with her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and their children Prince Charles and Princess Anne.
1952
Princess Elizabeth watching her son Charles playing in his toy car at Balmoral.
1953
Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother and Charles with Princess Margaret Rose in the royal box at Westminster Abbey watching the Coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II.
1955
Charles poses for this 7th birthday portrait in the grounds of Balmoral Castle.
1967
Charles walking in Downing Street, Cambridge, at the beginning of his term at Trinity College.
1969
The royal family at Windsor.
1969
Queen Elizabeth II with Charles at Windsor Castle.
1969
Charles kneels before Queen Elizabeth as she crowns him Prince of Wales at the Investiture at Caernarvon Castle.
1975
Charles playing polo at Windsor.
1976
A bearded Charles at the Badminton Horse Trials.
1977
Charles wearing a summer naval uniform during a visit to the Côte d'Ivoire.
1978
Charles takes the stage with American vocal soul group the Three Degrees during a charity fundraiser for the Prince's Trust at the King's Country Club in Eastbourne.
1979
Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles.
1981
The Prince and Princess of Wales on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on their wedding day.
1981
Charles and Diana pose for engagement photos on the grounds of Buckingham Palace.
1983
Charles and Diana with their baby son, William.
1983
Charles and Diana visit Uluru or Ayers Rock in Australia.
1985
Charles with sons Harry and William at Kensington Palace.
1986
Charles sketching in the gardens of Omiya Palace during a break in his official tour of Japan.
1987
The Prince And Princess of Wales attending an evening function in Germany
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