Prince Charles, Duke of Clarence and Avondale
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| Prince Charles | |||||
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| Duke of Clarence and Avondale | |||||
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| British Ambassador to Jordan | |||||
| In office | 1952 - 1960 | ||||
| Preceded by | Sir Alec Kirkbride | ||||
| Succeeded by | Sir Charles Wingfield | ||||
| Monarch | Charles III | ||||
| Born | Charles Oscar Frederick 1 February 1927 Drottningholm Palace, Sweden | ||||
| Died | 11 November 2002 (aged 75) Reykjavík, Iceland | ||||
| Burial | 14 November 2002 | ||||
| Spouse | Astrid of Norway (m. 1953) | ||||
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| House | Hanover | ||||
| Father | Frederick, Duke of Clarence and Avondale | ||||
| Mother | Astrid of Sweden | ||||
| Religion | Protestant | ||||
Prince Charles, Duke of Clarence and Avondale (Charles Oscar Frederick; 1 February 1927 - 11 November 2002) was a British prince and diplomat, serving as the British ambassador to Jordan.
A direct descendant of the ruling houses of Britain, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden and the defunct royal house of the German Empire, Charles and his two sisters inherited their parent's lifelong dedication in the fields of diplomacy and humanitarianism, leading them to be widely renowned for their outspoken liberalism and strong support for the cause of human rights.
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- 1 February 1927 - 5 August 1953 His Royal Highness Prince Charles of Clarence and Avondale
- 5 August 1953 - 23 June 1985 His Royal Highness The Duke of Wolfsburg
- 23 June 1985 - 11 November 2002 His Royal Highness The Duke of Clarence and Avondale
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