Prince Charles
Prince Charles
Charles, Prince of Wales, is the eldest child and heir apparent of Queen Elizabeth II. Known alternatively in Scotland as Duke of Rothesay and in South West England as Duke of Cornwall, he is the longest-serving heir apparent in British history, having held the position since 1952. He is also the oldest person to be next in line to the throne since Sophia of Hanover, who died in 1714 at the age of 83...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionRoyalty
Date of Birth14 November 1948
CityLondon, England
I have for some time now been deeply troubled by the growing difficulties faced by Christian communities in various parts of the Middle East. It seems to me that we cannot ignore the fact that Christians in the Middle East are increasingly being deliberately targeted by fundamentalist Islamist militants.
I think, as probably many of you will know from the experience of family loss, perhaps in your own lives, it is inevitably very difficult to cope with grief at any time, but perhaps you might realize it is even harder when the whole world is watching.
Our hearts go out to you today as they did on that dreadful today.
Our beliefs and values call out for peace and not conflict.
I'm shattered and horrified, and the least I can do is to come here and offer my sympathy and support.
Somehow, we have to find the courage to re-assert the once commonplace belief that human beings have a duty to act as the stewards of creation.
My sentiments today are those of a proud and loving son, who hopes that you will join with me in wishing the queen the happiest of happy birthdays, together with the fervent prayer that there will be countless memorable returns of the day.
I was very deeply saddened to hear that Alfred Anderson had died.
Truly the burden of the world rests on your shoulders,
China will tonight take responsibility for a place and a people which matter greatly to us all.
I love coming to India. It is emotional.
If that were done, the benefits would be felt around the world, and for generations to come.
If only because he chooses to spend time with her rather than getting up to things he shouldn't.
I am enormously grateful to Mr Fawcett for all he has done over many years and I wish him well with his new business.