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.”

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

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

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.

Happy 76th birthday Charles! King visits Felix Project food hub as guns salutes mark monarch's big day - Charles visited the Deptford Trading Estate in south London as he marked the first anniversary

King Charles III is celebrating turning 76 today by opening the first two Coronation Food Hubs in South London and Merseyside as the Royal Family wished him a happy birthday.

It was business as usual for the King, who focused on duties amid a challenging year during which both he and the Princess of Wales faced cancer diagnoses

Birthday wishes for the King from the royal family as Charles turns 76 - He is carrying out official duties in south London on Thursday by opening the first two Coronation Food Hubs.