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Cover for The Ceremonial of the Investiture of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales at Caernarvon on 1 July 1969. At the top are the Arms of The Prince with Coronet, Supporters and Garter. Below is his Dragon Badge, different from that of the Queen by the label round the neck. The drawings were made by Mr Henry Gray under the direction of Sir Anthony Wagner, Garter King of Arms

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ITN Reference: ROYAL/CHAR/51

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Caernarvon, Wales. Prince Charles appears at the Queen Eleanor's Gate of Caernarvon Castle, and shows himself to the people for the first time as the Prince of Wales

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Agency: Associated Press

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Agency: Press Association

Caernarvon, Wales. Queen Elizabeth kisses Prince Charles after crowning him Prince of Wales in Caernavon Castle

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Caernarvon, Wales. The Prince of Wales with the Royal family leave Caernarvon Castle after today's investiture

Agency: BIPPA

The Prince of Wales was this morning presented with his flying badge at Royal Air Force Tangmere, Sussex by Air Marshall L D Mavor, Air Office Commanding in Chief Royal Air Force training command. Prince Charles who began his flying training in July of last year and made his first solo flight in January has now completed 80 flying hours this morning. He passed the flying test to qualify for the flying badge which is awarded to members of university air squadrons. His Royal Highness flew in a chipmunk aircraft of the Queen's flight with his instructor Squadron leader Phillip Pinney. Prince Charles was also presented with a model of a Chipmunk by chief technician John Rae on behalf of a five men ground crew team of the Queen's flight. The team acted as ground crew on all of Prince Charles' 100 flying trips

Agency: Sport & General (Photographic News Agencies)

The Prince of Wales was this morning presented with his flying badge at Royal Air Force Tangmere, Sussex by Air Marshall L D Mavor, Air Office Commanding in Chief Royal Air Force training command. Prince Charles who began his flying training in July of last year and made his first solo flight in January has now completed 80 flying hours this morning. He passed the flying test to qualify for the flying badge which is awarded to members of university air squadrons. His Royal Highness flew in a chipmunk aircraft of the Queen's flight with his instructor Squadron leader Phillip Pinney. Prince Charles was also presented with a model of a Chipmunk by chief technician John Rae on behalf of a five men ground crew team of the Queen's flight. The team acted as ground crew on all of Prince Charles' 100 flying trips

Agency: Sport & General (Photographic News Agencies)

The Prince of Comedy. Proving that he's well on the way to becoming a merry monarch, The Prince of Wales, wearing a jaunty hat, shown during yesterday's (Sunday) dress rehearsal for "Quiet Flows the Don", The Dryden Society's Trinity College revue, which opens in Cambridge tonight, and ends on Saturday. The Prince showed the reputation as a comedian he established in the revue last year, when one sketch found him inhabiting a dustbin, has been enhanced. The Prince made one brief reference to his future in the Navy. "The Naval review at Portsmouth will be warm and sunny, and so there will be no cold navels", he quipped. See PA Story catchlined "CHARLES"

Agency: Press Association

Tokyo, Japan. Britain's Prince Charles is flanked by Japan's emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako during an audience at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo today. Prince Charles flew into the Japanese capital earlier in the day for a five day unofficial visit including a tour to Expo'70 site near Osaka

Agency: Associated Press

Washington, USA. Britain's Prince Charles and President Nixon's daughter, Tricia, walk from welcoming ceremonies on the White House lawn Thursday, toward the executive mansion. Tricia and her sister Julie Eisenhower are hostesses for Charles and Princess Anne during their visit

Agency: Associated Press

Abingdon, England. Wearing a parachute and a life-saving jacket, Prince Charles (right) walks to an Andover plane at the Royal Air Force's parachute school en route to make a parachute jump from 1,200 feet over the English Channel. The Prince sucessfully made the jump to become the first heir to the British throne to make a parachute jump, as part of the final phase of his Royal Air Force cadet training

ITN Reference: ROYAL/CHAR/28

Agency: UPI

Cranwell, England. Prince Charles receives his Royal Air Force Wings from Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Sir Denis Spotswood during a ceremony here. Charles has just completed a four month advanced flight training course at the Royal Air Force College here

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Agency: UPI

Los Angeles, USA. A cup of coffee for the Prince. Actress-singer Barbra Streisand offers a cup of coffee to Prince Charles of Great Britain as they chatted on set at Warner Bros. studio in Los Angeles today. The prince is visiting southern California while his ship is docked in San Diego, California

Agency: Associated Press

Brisbane, Australia. Prince Charles riding Mr E H mustering cattle in a yard of Barrule outstation of Eidsvold Station in the Burnett District, South Queensland, today

Agency: Associated Press

Melbourne, Australia. Prince Charles takes the controls of an old tramcar during a visit to Bendigo, 96 miles from here.The Prince, renowned for taking things into his own hands, drove more than a mile but officials insisted that the tram carry a brightly coloured learner plate (letter +L+) if the Prince drove

Agency: UPI

Even a Royal face can't keep straight when there are Goons about. Prince Charles had a command performance of Goonery on Monday night (11-11-74) at a dinner in London to celebrate the publication of a book of scripts of radio's famous Goon Show programmes. But only three of the Goons were there: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Michael Bentine. The sick absentee was Harry Secombe. Not to be outdone he sent the Prince a poem. "Oh spare a thought for poor old Ned, lying sick upon his bed - wishing he were there tonight instead of being struck with blight." Prince Charles (right) encounters an apparently sleeping Spike Milligan. Watching, from left, are fellow Goons Peter Sellers and Michael Bentine and book publisher Jeremy Robson of Robson Books

ITN Reference: ROYAL/CHAR/115

Agency: Syndication International

A new picture of the Prince of Wales, during his course on helicopter flying at Royal Air Force [RAF] Yeovilton

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Agency: Press Association

A new photograph of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, a lieutenant in the Royal Navy, in his uniform as a pilot of the Royal Navy's 707 squadron. The badges on the prince's tunic are from the 707 squadron (left) and from the Royal Air Force College, Cranwell

Broadcast Date: 6 February 1975

ITN Reference: ROYAL/CHAR/93

Agency: Central Press Photos

Prince of Wales in commando assault course. The Prince of Wales prepares to dive into a half-submerged pipe during the assault course. The Prince of Wales took part in a tough commando assault course, in which he scaled climbing nets and vertical walls, swung across chasms and tackled a 20-foot high tree -to-tree rope walk. Then, after a mile and a half cross country slog, he had to crawl through a half submerged pipe. The course, which the Prince described as "a horrifying expedition", took place at the Royal Marines training centre at Lympstone, Devon. The Prince of Wales will join the commando ship HMS Hermes as a helicopter pilot in March

Agency: Keystone

Prince of Wales in commando assault course. Prince of Wales taking part in the tree-to-tree walk in the assault course. The Prince of Wales took part in a tough commando assault course, in which he scaled climbing nets and vertical walls, swung across chasms and tackled a 20-foot high tree -to-tree rope walk. Then, after a mile and a half cross country slog, he had to crawl through a half submerged pipe. The course, which the Prince described as "a horrifying expedition", took place at the Royal Marines training centre at Lympstone, Devon. The Prince of Wales will join the commando ship HMS Hermes as a helicopter pilot in March

Broadcast Date: 9 March 1975

Agency: Keystone

Prince of Wales in commando assault course. The Prince of Wales pictured whilst tackling a tree-to-tree rope walk when taking part in a tough commando assault course at the Royal Marines training centre at Lympstone, Devon. The Prince who described the course as "a most horrifying expedition" is to join the Commando ship, Hermes, as a helicopter pilot in March

Agency: Keystone

London. Prince Charles chats with former Lieutenant General Adolf Galland 62 (right), when he opened an extension of the Royal Air Force Museum at Hendon, North London. In centre is one of Galland's wartime adversaries Group Captain Bob Stanford Tuck. The new extension will be available for temporary displays the first of these being "Wings of the Eagle" illustrating the history of German aviation. Galland shot down 104 allied aircraft on the Western Front during World War Two, more than any other German fighter pilot

Agency: UPI

Frobisher Bay, N W T, Canada. Garbed in Wolverine-trimmed parka and rabbit fur hat, Prince Charles has himself a good laugh while watching an ice building competition at Frobisher Bay Thursday during festivities to mark the Toonik Tyme Festival and Charles' visit. The Prince leaves for Resolute in the high Arctic Friday

Agency: Associated Press

North West Territories, Canada. Special for the London Daily Mail, Prince Charles on a snowmobile

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Absolute Bay, Northwest Territories, Canada. Prince Charles is prepared for his dive under the Arctic ice at Resolute Bay Saturday by polar diving expert Dr Joe Macinnis, left. He went under for half an hour in water just below freezing in temperature. Resolute Bay is 900 miles north of the Arctic Circle

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Heathrow. Prince Charles was sporting a beard as he arrived here this morning, in good time for tomorrow's ceremony in Westminster Abbey, when the Queen will install him as Great Master of the Order of the Bath, an order established in 1399. See Story 0922

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Agency: Press Association

London. In procession through the Nave of Westminster Abbey today, the Prince of Wales, after The Queen installed him as Great Master of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, at the 250th anniversary service of the Order. Yesterday when the Prince returned from Nova Scotia he wore a beard. Today only the moustache remains but according to Royal Navy regulations this is taboo. Only a 'full set' is permitted

ITN Reference: ROYAL/CHAR/99

Agency: Press Association

Cambridge. Camera toting admirer for Prince Charles as he leaves Senate House, Cambridge, yesterday after receiving his Master of Arts degree from the University. The Prince spent three years from 1967 at Trinity College, Cambridge, reading archaeology, anthropology and history

Agency: Press Association

London. Prince Charles talks with racing driver Graham Hill and his wife, as he arrives at Grosvenor House, London, to attend the Silver Jubilee Ball of the Lord Taverners

Agency: UPI

Petty Officer Peter Stills pipes Prince Charles on board HMS Bronington

Agency: Press Association

Prince Charles is greeted by Lieutenant Commander Bates, the retiring Bronington Commander

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Agency: Press Association

Badminton, England. Sporting a beard, Prince Charles watches cross country event in the Badminton Horse Trials here from horseback. He did not compete but attended with the rest of the Royal family

Agency: UPI

Windsor. Prince Charles was seen with his favourite girl friend, 25 year old ex debutante Davina Sheffield, at Smith's Lawn, Windsor, yesterday. Davina, wearing a light summer dress looked happy and relaxed as she chatted to the Prince and members of the Royal Family. She sat beside Prince Charles as he drove a pair of horses in a carriage competition

Broadcast Date: 14 November 1978

ITN Reference: ROYAL/CHAR/101

Agency: Keystone

The Serious Prince - Lieutenant The Prince of Wales looks out to the stern of HMS Bronington as it moves away from the quay to take part in the exercise. Many photographs taken over the years have shown Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, in a light-hearted mood. But this set of photographs shows Lieutenant The Prince of Wales in a serious frame of mind, captaining his ship, HMS Bronington during an exercise with other ships of the same First Mine Counter-Measure Squadron in the Firth of Forth. Prince Charles, who will be 28 on 14 November, took command of HMS Bronington on 9 February this year. At sea with Prince Charles on this occasion (25 October) was with his brother, Prince Andrew, 16, who is now at school at Gordonstoun. This is the first time that Prince Andrew had visited HMS Bronington. Not for publication before 0001 hours Monday November 1st 1976

Agency: BIPNA

The Serious Prince. Lieutenant The Prince of Wales stands beside the bridge on board HMS Bronington during the exercise in the Firth of Forth. Many photographs taken over the years have shown Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, in a light-hearted mood. But this set of photographs shows Lieutenant The Prince of Wales in a serious frame of mind, captaining his ship, HMS Bronington during an exercise with other ships of the same First Mine Counter-Measure Squadron in the Firth of Forth. Prince Charles, who will be 28 on 14 November, took command of HMS Bronington on 9 February this year. At sea with Prince Charles on this occasion (25 October) was with his brother, Prince Andrew, 16, who is now at school at Gordonstoun. This is the first time that Prince Andrew had visited HMS Bronington. Not for publication before 0001 hours Monday November 1st 1976

Agency: BIPNA

The Serious Prince. Lieutenant The Prince of Wales pictured beside the ship's compass on board HMS Bronington. Many photographs taken over the years have shown Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, in a light-hearted mood. But this set of photographs shows Lieutenant The Prince of Wales in a serious frame of mind, captaining his ship, HMS Bronington during an exercise with other ships of the same First Mine Counter-Measure Squadron in the Firth of Forth. Prince Charles, who will be 28 on 14 November, took command of HMS Bronington on 9 February this year. At sea with Prince Charles on this occasion (25 October) was with his brother, Prince Andrew, 16, who is now at school at Gordonstoun. This is the first time that Prince Andrew had visited HMS Bronington. Not for publication before 0001 hours Monday November 1st 1976

Agency: BIPNA

Prince Charming of the Royal Air Force. Royal Air Force [RAF] Cranwell, Lincolnshire, Monday. A February 1977 library picture of the Prince of Wales wearing his Wing Commander's uniform for the first time in public. The Prince gained his wings and graduated from Royal Air Force College, Cranwell in 1971.

Broadcast Date: 24 November 1980

Agency: Press Association

London. Prince Charles leaving the Apollo Theatre, Shaftsbury Avenue, with a blonde girl who was one of the friends with whom he had watched tonight's performance of Sir Terence Rattigan's "Separate Tables." The party sat in the front row of stalls

Agency: Press Association

Monaco. Gala Hotel de Paris by John Mills. Prince Charles and Princess Caroline

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Agency: Associated Press

When Prince Charles visited the Aston Martin Factory at Newport Pagnell today he was offered a free lunch, a tin of baked beans. The offer was made by 5 year old Matthew Turvey of Newport Pagnell, who asked the Prince 'would you like these for your lunch?', and Prince Charles accepted the offer

Agency: Topix

San Francisco, USA. This is the scene in front of the British Consulate on San Francisco's Pacific Avenue Thursday as demonstrators for a United Ireland awaited the arrival of Prince Charles. Police estimated about 500 were on hand with placards, mock coffins

Agency: Associated Press

Beverly Hills, California. Prince Charles of Britain is greeted by a host of celebrities as he arrives at the Beverly Hilton Hotel for a gala black tie dinner in his honour. (L-R) are Lee Majors, Farrah Fawcett Majors, Prince Charles, Sophia Loren, and Cary Grant

Broadcast Date: 27 October 1977

Agency: UPI

A security man intervenes as a youngster attempts to hand a tulip to Prince Charles during his visit to Great Ayton, North Yorkshire today

Agency: Topix

London. Prince Charles sharing a compartment with British Rail chairman Sir Peter Parker, he was knighted in the Queen's Birthday Honours, during a train journey from Victoria Station, London, to Gatwick Airport today. The Prince was inaugurating Southern Region's Rapid City Link, non-stop service between the airport and Victoria running every fifteen minutes in each direction throughout the day with an hourly service through the night

Agency: Press Association

Prince Charles celebrates 30th birthday. Balmoral Castle, Grampian, Scotland, Tuesday. The Prince of Wales, who celebrates his 30th birthday today, during a recent visit to Balmoral Castle, Scotland. Embargoed: Strict embargo: Not for publication until evening papers of Tuesday 14 November 1978

Agency: Press Association

Prince Charles in his shirt sleeves today when he became the first member of the Royal Family to attend a union conference. Addressing the annual conference of the Iron and Steel Trades Confederation in Bournemouth, the Prince appealed for more co-operation on both sides of the industry to help Britain "knock the stuffing" out of her overseas competitors

ITN Reference: ROYAL/CHAR/109

Agency: Press Association