King Charles III

Description

Charles became King of the United Kingdom upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II, in 2022. At age 73, Charles was the oldest person to accede to the British throne, after also having been the longest-serving heir apparent and Prince of Wales in British history.

We will examine Charles' life and times in three sessions: formative years, adult years and current years. How will his recent diagnosis of cancer affect his reign? Will his reign be one of the shortest in British history? Join us for this intimate look at Charles III.

Instructor Biography

Murray Norcross, M.D., M.P.H., is a 30-year career U.S. Navy medical officer and family physician who has served in the Cold War, Operation Desert Storm and the Global War on Terror. An eyewitness to many historic events of the past 30 years, Murray served two staff tours in Washington, D.C., deployed in support of several Joint Task Forces, and was stationed overseas for six years, split between Bahrain and Japan. Murray holds master’s degrees in international relations, public health and health care administration. He is an avid photographer, writer, researcher, artist and lifelong learner.