King Charles turns 77 today, Friday 14 November, and the Prince and Princess of Wales have kicked off the celebrations with the warmest, most heartfelt tribute yet.
“Wishing a very Happy Birthday to His Majesty The King! ,” William and Catherine, both 43, posted on their official Instagram account. The snap they chose? Pure sunshine – Charles grinning ear-to-ear under a colourful Samoan garland, captured during his joyful 2024 Commonwealth visit.
The Royal Family’s own page followed suit, sharing a dashing portrait of the monarch in a crisp navy suit against gilded palace walls: “Wishing His Majesty The King a very Happy Birthday today .”
It’s become an annual ritual – the Firm’s digital birthday cards lighting up feeds across the nation – but this year feels extra special after the toughest 12 months the royals have faced in decades.
Charles, ever the workaholic (as Queen Camilla fondly calls him), is marking the day not with cake and candles but by opening two brand-new Coronation Food Hubs – the latest milestone in his flagship anti-waste initiative launched on his 75th.
The King will tour a “surplus food festival,” chat with volunteers, and see first-hand how tonnes of perfectly good grub are being rescued and redistributed to food banks, schools, and families in need.
Back in February 2024, Charles began cancer treatment; by March, Catherine had shared her own diagnosis. Six months later she announced she’d completed chemotherapy. Through it all, William juggled solo duties while shielding his family – later calling it “the hardest year of my life.”
Yet here they are, one year on, stronger and closer than ever. Their simple, sunny tribute today speaks volumes: pride, love, and quiet gratitude that the King is still here, still fighting the good fight – for the planet, for people, and for the family who adore him.
From St Andrews sweethearts to the heart of the monarchy, William and Catherine’s message is clear: Happy 77th, Dad. Here’s to many more.
