Despite a challenging year for himself and his entire family, Princess Kate included, sources say Charles has “a levity about him and a sense of joy.”

The British monarch celebrated his birthday on Thursday by opening two new food distribution hubs - one in person and the other virtually.

Cancer-stricken monarch King Charles was wheeled out covered in thick "stage make-up" this week to cover the ravages left by chemo but it left him looking like a waxwork dummy.

When Harry celebrated his 40th birthday in September, however, King Charles and Prince William both acknowledged his day with a social media tributes. Middleton even celebrated brother-in-law's milestone day with a phone call, a source told Express.

The head monarch of England celebrated his birthday by partaking in royal duties and received a surprisingly sweet tribute from his people

King Charles was wished a happy birthday by a historian when he was still Prince of Wales, but his unusual reply raised eyebrows,

King Charles is celebrating his 76th birthday on Thursday, Nov. 14, but even though it's his big day, the monarch is carrying on with business as usual during a busy day of events. It's a "keep calm and carry on" attitude that some say is reflective of his "happier" attitude since he was crowned.

The British monarch turns 76 today, November 14, and to mark the occasion, the royal family sent him well wishes via social media (and presumably in real life, as well).

King Charles III is celebrating his 76th birthday today. He will spend the day at the opening of a food hub that will distribute excess food - that would be otherwise be thrown away - to food banks, schools and community centres.

British monarch King Charles III is marking his 76th birthday by opening two food distribution hubs amid his battle with cancer.