King Charles III turned 74 today as he celebrated his first birthday as monarch. He is expected to celebrate the occasion privately today (Monday).
Charles became king after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September, after being the longest serving heir apparent and Prince of Wales in British history.
Charles spent the day prior to his birthday leading the nation in honouring its war dead during the annual Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph. His floral tribute to the fallen left at the memorial in Whitehall featured the words “In memory of the glorious dead. Charles R”.
