Who was the oldest person to become king or queen? Will Prince Charles be the oldest?
King William IV was 64 years old when he became king in 1830 and succeeded his elder brother George IV. Prince Charles will be 61 on 14th November 2009. Edward VII became king after the death of his mother Queen Victoria in 1901 when he was 59 years and 2 months old. Kings & Queens agre of accession ot the throne.
King William IV was 64 years old when he became king in 1830 and succeeded his elder brother George IV. Prince Charles the current heir to the throne became 62 on 14th November 2010 and is now the longest heir apparent in waiting. Edward VII became king after the death of his mother Queen Victoria in 1901 when he was 59 years and 2 months old. Kings & Queens by age of accession to the throne.
