Carefully shielded from publicity, Prince Charles of England is not well known or understood by the public. Here, in the first full portrait of the young man born and educated to be the King of England, Charles emerges as a warm and friendly person, very conscious of his great heritage, yet full of youthful high spirits. From his birth, the authors trace Charles's growth through nursery and school days, with fascinating glimpses into royal life. The book delineates the prince's relationships with the members of his family, and explores the results of his parents' much discussed decision to give him a "normal" upbringing. His school experiences at Cheam, Gordonstoun in Scotland and Timbertop in Australia reveal the real boy behind the title. Thorough research by the authors has enabled them to make predictions about Charles's developing role as a representative of the Crown, and to give us a charming and well-rounded picture of a future king.