Queen hails Charles as 'respected heir to the throne'

The Queen has called Prince Charles "a dedicated and respected heir to the throne to stand comparison with any in history", at a party to celebrate his 70th birthday.At a black tie dinner staged in honour of the Prince of Wales, she said: "It is a privilege for any mother to be able to propose a toast to her son on his 70th birthday."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