Charles, Prince of Wales is the son of a monarch.
The British royal family comprises the monarch of the United Kingdom and her close relations . Charles, Prince of Wales . Charles was born at Buckingham Palace as the first grandchild of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth . Elizabeth II ( Elizabeth Alexandra Mary ; born 21 April 1926 ) has been Queen of the United Kingdom , Canada , Australia , and New Zealand since 6 February 1952 .