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Portrait of Prince Charles (1948- ) by Bernard #2391058

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Portrait of Prince Charles (1948- ) by Bernard #2391058
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The Prince of Wales's title, though ancient, carries no established or formal role. The Prince, by active involvement in his organisations, has created a new role through which to serve the nation.

The Prince of Wales is the 21st holder of the title in 700 years - but the role of The Prince has not been defined over the centuries. It has always been for each Prince of Wales to interpret his position as he wishes.

On leaving the Armed Forces at the end of 1976, The Prince had no set framework in place for his working life during the years until he would take up his responsibilities as King.

In 1975, at the age of 26, responding to a question from students in Ottawa, Canada, on how he saw his role as Monarch, The Prince said it could be 40 years before he became King. His Royal Highness said it would be difficult to predict so far ahead. "The most important thing will be to have concern for people and give some form of leadership. It's a fascinating job and I'm looking forward to the future."

The Prince's life - as the first heir to the throne to go to school, as the first to study for a university degree, and after an active career in the Armed Services - has left him with a strong social awareness. By the early 1980s, The Prince of Wales was developing his role by finding out more about the problems of industry, agriculture and society generally. He saw a need to tackle the growing problem of the disadvantaged and of social exclusion, particularly among the young, which he ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Good overall condition.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:c. 1970</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:United Kingdom</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:Bernard Hailstone (1910-1987)</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:15</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:10</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:Portrait of Prince Charles (1948- ) by Bernard</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Modern</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:Pastel on paper</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Pastel on paper</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:london uk</td></tr>
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