Always A Happy Day At Work

Now we see Charles all smiles—and why wouldn’t he be happy? He turned 30 when this picture was captured in 1977, and it was also one of his last moments with the military. This means he was probably savoring the days before taking on another responsibility.

Charles comes from a family with a rich naval background, but his great-uncle Lord Louis Mountbatten may have had the most significant influence on his decision to join the Navy. The Prince of Wales considered his relative a trusted confidant and honorary grandfather.