On 29 July 1981 The Prince of Wales married Lady Diana Spencer in St Paul's Cathedral.

They had two children, Prince William Arthur Philip Louis and Prince Henry Charles Albert David (always known as Prince Harry) who became second and third in line of succession to The Throne.

Prince William, who is now known as The Duke of Cambridge, was born on 21 June 1982 at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, in London. He was christened by the Archbishop of Canterbury at Buckingham Palace.

Prince Harry was born on 15 September 1984 at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington. He was christened by the Archbishop of Canterbury in December 1984 in St George's Chapel, Windsor.

The marriage of The Prince and Princess of Wales was dissolved on 28 August 1996. The Princess of Wales was killed in a car crash on 31 August 1997 in Paris. Click here to read more about the life and work of the late Diana, Princess of Wales.

On 10 February 2005, Clarence House announced that The Prince of Wales was to marry Mrs. Camilla Parker Bowles.

The wedding was a largely private occasion for family and friends and took place at the Guildhall in Windsor on 9 April 2005. It comprised a civil ceremony at Windsor Guildhall on Saturday 9 April, followed by a service of prayer and dedication conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury in St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

Upon her marriage to The Prince of Wales, Mrs Parker Bowles became known as HRH The Duchess of Cornwall.

It is intended that The Duchess of Cornwall will use the title HRH The Princess Consort when The Prince of Wales accedes to the Throne.