Prince Charles Assassination Attempt In Australia Revisited: How Future King Survived

Prince Charles survived an assassination attack over two decades ago.

In 1994, a former anthropology student fired two shots and jumped on the stage simultaneously while the Prince of Wales was about to commence handing out awards at a ceremony in Sydney, Australia. The assassination attempt was thwarted by Prince Charles' bodyguard.

"Charles’s bodyguard proved how great the Royal protection team are," Matt Fiddes told Express. "He jumped to push Prince Charles out of the line of fire. And it shows he was willing to put his own life at risk and take a bullet for his client. A great example of what a bodyguard should be all about."

The Australia day celebration continued, and Prince Charles didn't make any comment about the incident. According to Fiddes, the future king has not forgotten about the incident and was even concerned about Prince Harry and Markle's Commonwealth tour that included Oz.

"Prince Charles would no doubt ever forget this incident in Australia, so in the back of his and Prince Harry’s mind, this could have been a risk for Meghan and Harry," Fiddes added. "All I have seen so far with the Royal protection team is that they are true professionals willing to put their lives in front of the Royal Family."

In related news, Prince Charles just celebrated his 70th birthday on Wednesday. During the event, the Queen has finally given her seal of approval the Prince of Wales' second wife, Camilla Parker Bowles.

Her Majesty gave a toast for his son. In his speech, she recognized the Duchess of Cornwall.

"Over his 70 years, Philip and I have seen Charles become a champion of conservation and the arts, a great charitable leader - a dedicated and respected heir to the throne to stand comparison with any in history – and a wonderful father," Queen Elizabeth II said. "Most of all, sustained by his wife Camilla, he is his own man, passionate and creative."

Meanwhile, Tom Bower expressed his doubts about Prince Charles as the next king. According to the royal biographer, Prince Charles is "utterly disloyal to people who had shown him loyalty." In addition, he described that first in line to the throne as "a man who didn't very often understand his position in the world."