Charles' investiture as Prince of Wales at Caernarfon Castle in 1969 was unlike anything seen before. It was a symbolic occasion, publicly granting him the title and signaling the monarchy's future after a difficult decade. Pageantry aimed to reassure the public. #RoyalFamily #PrinceOfWales #Investiture #CaernarfonCastle #RoyalHistory | Real Royalty

Today marks the 50th anniversary Prince Charles' investiture as the Prince of Wales. The Queen formally invested her son at Caernarfon Castle on July 1 1969, more than a decade after he was given the title. Charles is now the longest serving Prince of Wales. | The Royal Family Channel

A new programme explores The Prince of Wales's close relationship with Wales and his experience of the Investiture and the days that followed. Prince Charles was created The Prince of Wales aged 9 on July 26th 1958 but it wasn’t until 50 years ago, on 1st July 1969, that HRH was formally invested with the title by Her Majesty The Queen. Following his Investiture, The Prince embarked on a tour of Wales. Watch the video to hear HRH talk about his memories of meeting people across the country in th