King Charles III Enters Guinness Book of World Records for Longest Wait to Ascend the Throne

• It has taken King Charles III a painstaking 70 years and 214 days to ascend the throne in England, a position he recently got at the age of 74
• Having waited in the line of succession for all those years, he makes history for holding the record of the longest wait for power
• His tenure as the next in line for the throne began on February 6, 1952, when he was only three years old after his mother ascended the monarchy

On May 6th, 2023, King Charles III of England made history for the longest wait to ascend the throne.

At 74 years old, he surpassed the previous record held by his great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, who ascended the throne at the age of 18 after the death of her uncle, King William IV, in 1837.

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According to the Guinness World Records, he held the first position in the line of succession for 70 years and 214 days, becoming the longest-serving heir-apparent in history.

His remarkable tenure as the next in line for the throne commenced on February 6, 1952, when he was only three years old, and his mother ascended to the monarchy.

King Charles III is 74 years old

King Charles III was born on November 14, 1948, as the eldest son of Prince George, Duke of Kent, and Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark.

His grandfather was King George V, and his uncle was King Edward VIII, who famously abdicated the throne in 1936 to marry American socialite Wallis Simpson.

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Charles III became first in line to the throne after his mother's death in 2022 but he had to wait over five decades to become king.

His mother was the last surviving child of King George V and Queen Mary, and she outlived all of her siblings, including Charles III's father, who died in a plane crash during World War II.

King Charles III still strong despite age

Throughout his life, King Charles III has been an active member of the royal family, performing numerous official duties and engagements.

He has also been an advocate for various charitable causes, particularly those related to the environment and conservation.

Despite his advanced age, King Charles III shows no signs of slowing down.

He has maintained a rigorous schedule of public appearances and has continued to carry out his duties as Prince of Wales.

New era in British monarchy

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His ascension to the throne is expected to bring a new era to the British monarchy, and he has already indicated his desire to modernise the institution while maintaining its traditions.

The wait for King Charles III to become king has been a testament to the longevity and endurance of the British monarchy.

It is a reminder of the importance of continuity and stability in a world that is constantly changing.

As he takes the throne, King Charles III will bring a wealth of experience and wisdom to his role, and his reign is sure to be an important chapter in British history.

Tiwa Savage gushes over coronation concert performance

Legit.ng reported how Tiwa Savage trended on social media following her latest feat after she performed at the coronation concert of King Charles on Sunday, May 7.

Tiwa Savage also shared a new post as she gushed about her achievement.

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She wrote via her Instagram page:

"One day I will tell my son that this is “Tiwa Savage."

Source: TUKO.co.ke