[custom_adv] But his Indian hosts didn’t fail to make him feel loved, and on his second engagement of the day he was celebrated with a delicious-looking chocolate cake decorated with strawberry. [custom_adv] However, the Queen, now 93, seems to be remaining faithful to her pledge made on her 21st birthday, when she promised to dedicate her life to the Crown. [custom_adv] She marked that occasion saying: “I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.” [custom_adv] The oldest heir apparent to have taken the throne in the history of the British Crown is William IV, who succeeded King George III in 1830 at the age of 64. [custom_adv] Later this week, the Prince of Wales will undertake a tour to New Zealand between November 17 and 23 in the company of the Duchess of Cornwall. [custom_adv] There, the couple will focus their attention on “young people and youth opportunity, as well as environmental issues – with particular emphasis on tackling plastic waste” and “domestic violence and literacy”, as announced by Clarence House last month. [custom_adv] The statement also said Camilla will return to the UK next Friday - while Prince Charles will further visit Tuvalu and the Solomon Islands. [custom_adv] It read: “At the end of the tour of New Zealand, The Duchess will return to the UK. [custom_adv] “The Prince will travel on to Tuvalu where he will receive an official welcome and attend a reception. [custom_adv] “The Prince will travel on to Tuvalu where he will receive an official welcome and attend a reception.