- King Charles celebrated his birthday early
- He will be turning 75
- THIS is how the monarch marked the occasion
King Charles (74), the reigning monarch, has already started the festivities for his landmark 75th birthday, and the details are as delightful as they are inspiring! On Monday afternoon, the King graced the birthday bash organized by The Prince's Foundation at Highgrove Gardens, where he was greeted with tea, live music, and a chorus of "Happy Birthday" from adoring well-wishers.
The King was put on a pedestal
One of the highlights of the evening was certainly the centerpiece cake. In a scene straight out of a fairy tale, the King was seen in a video, shared by Victoria Ward of The Telegraph, playfully wielding a knife before cutting into a decadent cake adorned with a regal crown. "It's always fun to have a look," Charles quipped, sparking laughter as he eyed the cake's filling. "Who can I donate it to? Can we get rid of it? We need to give you doggie bags."
The British monarch was granted a three-tier Victoria sponge cake created by Jan Blackmore from Buttercup Pantry. The king, who turns 75 on Tuesday, held a tea dance for other 75-year-olds at his Highgrove estate, which was hosted by The King’s Trust.
The charity, formerly known as The Prince’s Trust, was set up in 1976 to tackle high youth unemployment, 'Reuters' reported. According to the outlet, it helps young people ages 11 to 30 get into education, training and jobs. It has supported over a million people.
Making a difference
The Highgrove Garden party wasn't just about the cake and camaraderie; it was a heartfelt gathering that welcomed local residents nominated for their community contributions. The Prince's Foundation's health and wellbeing program inspired the event, which aims to combat loneliness and social isolation with monthly tea dances at Dumfries House.
Adding a dash of celebrity to the mix, TV presenter and The Prince's Foundation Ambassador Jay Blades made an appearance, alongside sitters from King Charles' Windrush: Portraits of a Pioneering Generation project. This initiative, commissioned by Charles in 2022, celebrates the Windrush Generation's immense contribution to the UK.
'Reuters' also noted that Idris Elba is one of its beneficiaries. The actor, who starred in 'The Wire,' used a $1,840 grant to start his career. "It is significant that this year, his second birthday as king, Charles III is changing the name of the charity he founded, The Prince's Trust, to The King's Trust," Christopher Andersen, author of "The King," told Fox News Digital.
"The trust is his single greatest accomplishment," Andersen shared. "He wants to leave no doubt in anyone's mind that the mega-charity that he began 47 years ago is and will always be his baby."
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But wait, there's more! On his actual birthday, King Charles, along with Queen Camilla, will be busy launching the Coronation Food Project, a noble cause that tackles food waste and food insecurity. The project's launch coincides with the King's coronation year, adding an extra layer of significance to the initiative.
And if that's not enough royal action for you, King Charles is also gracing the front page of the Big Issue, captured by the legendary photographer Rankin. The Big Issue article delves into the Coronation Food Project, underscoring the King's commitment to addressing urgent social issues.
The celebrations continue with a reception honoring nurses and midwives for the National Health Service's 75th anniversary and a private family gathering to mark Charles' second birthday as sovereign.
So, raise your teacups and join us in wishing King Charles a very happy 75th birthday, filled with joy, community service, and, of course, a slice of that scrumptious cake!
