Charles Windsor

Charles Windsor is a satirical fictional version of the real Prince Charles, appearing in the gritty future-Britain setting of 2000 AD's Judge Dredd universe. In this darkly comedic context, the royal figure is thrust into the lawless, dystopian world alongside characters like Judge Dredd.

Debuting in the pages of 2000 AD #834 in 1993, Charles Windsor is a Copper/Modern Age creation from Fleetway Publications, brought to life by the sharp creative team of G. Ennis and M. Austin. He inhabits the gritty, satirical universe of 2000 AD — sharing the page with heavyweights like Judge Dredd, Grice, and Governor Khurtz — which tells you immediately that this is a world where no character gets an easy ride. Appearing across titles including Purgatory and the Judge Dredd: The Mega Collection, his presence spans a remarkable 23 years in the catalog, a testament to the lasting resonance of the stories he's woven into. A modest appearance count only adds to his intrigue — sometimes the most compelling figures in comics are the ones who linger at the edges of the storm.