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.

The British monarch turns 76 today, November 14, and to mark the occasion, his royal family sent him well wishes via social media.

Kate Middleton and Prince William are celebrating King Charles' birthday! See the tribute as the King turns 76 on Nov. 14

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,

The monarch smiled as the group of youngsters sang to him with their teachers during a visit for a food poverty project.

The opening of the new facilities coincides with the first anniversary of his Coronation Food Project (CFP), which aims to bridge the gap between food waste and food need across the UK, by saving more surplus food, supercharging food distribution networks and delivering a flexible funding programme to support the wider sector.

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.