When discussing the royal family, Queen Elizabeth often automatically takes center stage. However, after the nonagenarian met her demise in September 2022, everyone’s eyes were glued to Prince Charles, the monarch’s son, who succeeded to the throne and became king. Since then, everyone got naturally curious about the former Prince of Wales.

For one, not everyone understands that Charles is more than just what tabloids paint him to be. While it is no secret that he has two kids and endured a failed marriage in the ’90s, not much is known about his life away from the controversies. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and see the royal’s life through these never-before-seen pictures that will blow ardent fans’ minds: