The coronation of Prince Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the British Empire and the other Commonwealth realms at Westminster Abbey marks a historic moment in the United Kingdom's history.
The new king, who was born on November 14, 1948, is now 74 years old and becomes the longest-serving heir and oldest monarch to ever take the British throne.
Prince Charles is the legal heir to the throne, and after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, he automatically became the Head of State for the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada, Australia, and other Commonwealth realms.
He is also the titular head of the Church of England, head of the military and the judiciary, and has other royal titles and duties.
The title of prince and the style of His Royal Highness were not customary until the mid-17th century, and some amendments were made to the standing title and style over the years.
When a British prince marries, his wife also becomes a British princess, and if a princess of blood royal marries a British prince, she becomes a princess by marriage.
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