Longest heir-apparent

According to Official Guinness Records,

On 20 April 2011, Britain's Prince Charles had been heir-apparent for 59 years 2 months 14 days, passing the mark set by his great-great-grandfather Edward VII, who finally took to the throne upon the death of Queen Victoria on 22 January 1901.
Prince Charles became heir apparent at the age of three when his mother, Princess Elizabeth, acceded to the throne on 6 February 1952. Edward VII became the heir apparent at birth on 9 November 1841 as his mother, Queen Victoria, was already on the throne.

For a complete list of 2011 records, please visit 2011 Guinness Records in United Kingdom.

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