King Charles is celebrating his 76th birthday today after what has been dubbed by many a challenging year for the Royal Family.
The monarch, who was born on this day, November 14, 1948, is bracing for a packed day full of engagements as he plans on spending his special day in his signature style – serving the country.
Charles will open the first two hubs on the first anniversary of his legacy project – Coronation Food – which he launched last year and which aims to help those in need of food, while at the same time reducing surplus food being thrown away.
It comes as the King is still recovering from a type of cancer, which he was diagnosed with earlier this year. Charles took a short break while he underwent treatment for his illness, however, he is back on duty, even completing his first royal tour overseas with Queen Camilla in Australia and Samoa last month.
Today, Express.co.uk takes a look at 11 of King Charles’s best moments of his reign as the nation celebrates its sovereign.
The King had quite the birthday eve as he carried out two engagements on Wednesday.
Charles celebrated the UK’s film and television industry at a Buckingham Palace reception before a night out at the Gladiator II premiere.
The King and Queen welcomed directors, actors, TV presenters, stunt performers and costume designers at Buckingham Palace including the director of the Gladiator sequel, Sir Ridley Scott.
The reception at the historic royal residence marked the centenary of the Film and TV Charity, of which Charles has become patron, following in the footsteps of his late mother Elizabeth II who had held the role since 1952.
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Later, the monarch attended the premiere of Gladiator 2 at the Odeon Luxe in London’s Leicester Square.
Wearing a black suit, Charles beamed as stepped out of his car onto the red carpet.
The Queen, who was originally due to attend the red carpet event, did not accompany him as she continues her recovery from a chest infection.
The showing of the much-anticipated sequel is the 72nd Royal Film Performance staged by the Film and TV Charity, and the first one Charles has attended as King.
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The monarch was born Charles Philip Arthur George on November 14, 1948. The eldest child of the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, he’s made history as Britain’s longest-serving heir to the throne and Prince of Wales.
He ascended to the throne on September 8, 2022, after his mother’s passing.
Following her death, he released a statement saying: “The death of my beloved mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family. We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved mother.”
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