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."

Britain's King Charles will celebrate his 76th birthday on Thursday by opening two food distribution hubs which are part of his project designed to cut waste and support charities that help those who are hungry.

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.

Britain's head of state King Charles III turned 76 on Thursday, after a torrid year in which both he and his daughter-in-law Catherine, Princess of Wales, have battled cancer.

The Post hears that the royals are expected to mark Charles' birthday with an intimate celebration this weekend at Highgrove House.

King Charles III has followed in his late mother's footsteps Queen Elizabeth II and will officially celebrate his birthday twice a year as the reigning monarch. Today (November 14) he celebrates turning 76 years old - but he go on to mark the occasion with the British public next summer as well.