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King Charles has waited decades to become monarch and is the longest-serving heir in UK history. Getty Images
King Charles has waited decades to become monarch and is the longest-serving heir in UK history. Getty Images
King Charles III will accede to the throne on Saturday
His wife Camilla will be known as the queen consort and Queen Camilla