Charles III, when crowned will be king of the united kingdom and 14 commonwealth countries. Charles was born in Buckingham palace during the reign of his maternal grandfather George VI. He was three years old when his mother Elizabeth II ascended to the throne. According to a report, Charles’ first honarary appointment in the british army was as colonel in chief of the royal regiment of Wales in 1969. Reportedly, he has since obtained honorary titles in atleast 32 military formations in the commonwealth, including the royal gurkha army who ascended from gurkha units that originally served with the british army prior to independence, and prior to that served with the british india company. During the eighties it was reported that Charles was second in command in the minister of defence.
Charles will be crowned on May 6. According to a report, british protests are planned by the group Republic. Reportedly, people in Britain are less supportive of the monarchy compared to ten years or so ago. According to a report, young people are less interested, 70% of british people between 18 and 35 say they are not interested in the monarchy.