The BBC broadcasted the Investiture of the 21st Prince of Wales to viewers within the UK, and throughout the world; including the countries of Argentina, Australia, Canada, Europe (9 countries), Japan, United States, & New Zealand.

When Elizabeth became Queen in 1952, Charles automatically became the Duke of Cornwall, at the age of three years old. The title Prince of Wales is not hereditary; it has to be created & bestowed by the Sovereign on to his/her eldest living son.