 10 fun facts about King Charles III

King Charles III was born at 9.14pm on 14 November 1948.

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He became King on 8 September 2022.

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From 1967 to 1970, he studied history at Cambridge University.

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King Charles III can speak Welsh.

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The King is a qualified pilot and diver.

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Miss USA 1957: Mary Leona Gage (Disqualified)

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Plus, he’s a keen watercolour painter.

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Miss USA 1958: Arlene Howell As Prince of Wales, he founded nearly 20 charities.

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Miss Universe 1959: Terry Huntingdon

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He’s the reigning monarch in 14 other countries, as well as the UK.

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