We've spoken before about how King Charles is the most stylish royal of them all. That's as true today as it was back in the Fifties, and while he probably wasn't selecting his own wardrobe in his childhood days running around Balmoral Estate, we also wouldn't put it past him. He's serious about this stuff.

The 73-year-old has now assumed the throne, following the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on Friday. We thought we'd take a look at Charles through the years, and at how his style has changed in that time. From sweaty polo tees to safari jackets to ceremonial finery, it's been a journey.

Princess Elizabeth with her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and their children Prince Charles and Princess Anne.

Princess Elizabeth watching her son Charles playing in his toy car at Balmoral.

Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother and Charles with Princess Margaret Rose in the royal box at Westminster Abbey watching the Coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II.

Charles poses for this 7th birthday portrait in the grounds of Balmoral Castle.

Charles walking in Downing Street, Cambridge, at the beginning of his term at Trinity College.

Queen Elizabeth II with Charles at Windsor Castle.

Charles kneels before Queen Elizabeth as she crowns him Prince of Wales at the Investiture at Caernarvon Castle.

Charles playing polo at Windsor.

A bearded Charles at the Badminton Horse Trials.

Charles wearing a summer naval uniform during a visit to the Côte d'Ivoire.

Charles takes the stage with American vocal soul group the Three Degrees during a charity fundraiser for the Prince's Trust at the King's Country Club in Eastbourne.

Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles.

The Prince and Princess of Wales on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on their wedding day.

Charles and Diana pose for engagement photos on the grounds of Buckingham Palace.

Charles and Diana with their baby son, William.

Charles and Diana visit Uluru or Ayers Rock in Australia.

Charles with sons Harry and William at Kensington Palace.

Charles sketching in the gardens of Omiya Palace during a break in his official tour of Japan.

Charles with Prince William and Prince Harry at Beating The Retreat, Kensington Palace.

Prince Harry, Prince William and Charles at a parade in the Mall, London, during V.J. Day commemorations.

Charles sitting in a chair lift with his son, Prince William.

Charles with Prince William and Prince Harry at Polvier, by the River Dee, Balmoral Castle Estate.

Charles with the Spice Girls at the Manchester Opera House for a performance to celebrate the 21st anniversary Of the Prince's Trust Charity.

Charles officially opening the Great Glass House in The Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne, South Wales.

Charles in Guyana, South America, visiting Iwokrama rainforest wearing garlands and head-dress of hawk feathers and palm leaves.

The late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip posing with Charles and Prince William at Clarence House.

Charles and his bride Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall in the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle after their wedding ceremony.

Charles poses for an official portrait to mark his 60th birthday.

Prince Harry and his father stand in front of an Apache Helicopter after Prince Charles was invited by the Army Aviation Centre in his role as Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps (AAC).

The late Queen Elizabeth II and Charles watching the children's sack race as they attend the 2012 Braemar Highland Gathering at The Princess Royal & Duke of Fife Memorial Park in Braemar, Scotland

Charles, Kate and William during a visit to Dumfries House in Ayrshire, Scotland.

Charles and Camilla during their visit to the Orokonui Ecosanctuary in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Charles smells a rose offered to him by Camilla during a visit to Nice Flower Market in France.

Queen Elizabeth II and Charles during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster.

Catherine, William, Camilla and Charles attend the No Time To Die world premiere at the Royal Albert Hall.

Charles holds a pint of Guinness he has poured during a visit to The Irish Cultural Centre in London.

King Charles III attends his proclamation as King during the accession council.