Charles, Prince of Wales

:Prince Charles redirects here. For other people known as Prince Charles, see Prince Charles (disambiguation).

Created Prince of Wales

He was created Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester in 1958, though his actual investiture did not take place until 1 July 1969. This was a major ceremony, held at Caernarfon Castle in north Wales, a place traditionally associated with the creation of the title in the 13th century. Previous investitures had taken place at various locations, including the Palace of Westminster, the seat of Parliament. The Welsh borough of Swansea was granted city status to mark the occasion.

Related Topics:
Prince of Wales - Earl of Chester - 1958 - 1 July - 1969 - Caernarfon - Wales - Palace of Westminster - Swansea - City status

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The investiture also aroused considerable hostility among some Welsh nationalists, and there were threats of violence.

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In the late 1970s, the Prince of Wales established another first when he became the first member of the Royal Family since King George I to attend a British cabinet meeting, being invited to attend by Labour Prime Minister James Callaghan so as to see the workings of cabinet government at first hand.

Related Topics:
1970s - King George I - James Callaghan

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