Big pressure being having the title the Prince of Wales. You have to live up to the reputation of the role; that is to be a stylish authority on classic British gentleman's dress. Up until the last decade or so he always wore what was appropriate and correct, but now he uses imagination with his choice of cloth for his suits and shirt, tie and hanky combinations. He also now wears his clothes with more confidence.
He's grown into his role, not only as a future king, but as a symbol and guardian of classic British style and tradition. Everyone is starting to appreciate the values of a double breasted suit but he's been wearing them for donkeys. Always worn correctly (bottom button on the jacket done up if double vented-the vents allow enough space for movement) and looking completely natural wearing his suits - he wearing the suit not the suit wearing him.
Looking back at British history, over the years the owners of the title the Prince of Wales have been gentlemen who took great care and interest in their appearance. Charles's ancestors King Edward the 7th and King Edward the 8th were both the Prince of Wales before becoming king.
King Edward the 7th was extremely fashion conscious. Always looking his best when seen in public, he invented many of the style options we still use to this day such as turn-ups on trousers and the dinner jacket. Then there was Edward the 8th who was just as influential and was renowned for pushing forward with his style ideas and having a modernistic view of dressing.
