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He got it from his mom: Watch King Charles' response to girl who asked his age

King Charles III: King Charles III visited Project Zero Walthamstov-a people's organisation promoting social well-being.

Published on: Oct 19, 2022, 11:27:26 IST
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King Charles III, surprised by a girls' question about his age during a visit to East London, reminded the world once again of late monarch Queen Elizabeth II's biting sense of humour.

King Charles III: Britain's King Charles III is welcomed as he arrives to meet with members and staff of the association "Project Zero". (AFP)
King Charles III: Britain's King Charles III is welcomed as he arrives to meet with members and staff of the association "Project Zero". (AFP)

When King Charles III visited Project Zero Walthamstov- a people's organisation promoting social well-being, he chatted with children from the Barn Croft primary school who were seen waving the flag and cheering for the monarch.

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As King Charles III interacted with the crowd, a child was heard saying, "It's the King!", in a video widely shared on social media. Then, the child enquired about the king's age.

"How old are you, King Charles?", the child asked.

Without a pause, a smiling King Charles responded, "Have a guess!"

The students and teachers around were seen laughing.

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His mother- Queen Elizabeth- was also known to have a quick wit and strong sense of humor.

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For the visit, King Charles chose a pinstriped blue suit and was accompanied by Queen Consort Camilla who was spotted wearing a graceful blue dress.

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