Education
Charles studied at Street Paul"s School, then going on to study sociology for two terms at Durham University, Charles returned to London in 2007, adopted the pseudonym King Charles, and formed a band, Adventure Playground, which toured with Laura Marling and Noah and the Whale before disbanding in 2008.
Career
Charles plays the guitar, piano, and cello. He is also a classically trained singer and performed in his school"s choir. The competition was judged by Tom Waits, Jeff Beck, Loretta Lynn and Jerry Lee Lewis, and following this victory King Charles was signed by Universal Republic/Island.
After signing a global contract with Universal Republic through his United Kingdom independent label Mi7 Records, King Charles recorded his debut album, Loveblood, in Hollywood, California. lieutenant was released on 8 May 2012.