Day: November 14, 2024

Many members of the Royal Family have been in the public eye at Remembrance events over the past few days, but you might not know who the oldest royal is (Picture: @theroyalfamily) Today, King Charles III celebrates his birthday. Born on 14 November 1948, His Majesty turns 76 years old. Many of us would jump at the chance for a second birthday celebration, after he celebrated his official birthday with Trooping the Colour – a summer parade – in June. … Continue reading “King Charles turns 76 – but who is the oldest member of the Royal Family?”

Trooping the Colour is the ‘official’ birthday of the monarch – but it’s not the real one (Picture: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images) As monarch, King Charles III has two birthdays – just like his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, did. While a second birthday is something the rest of us could only dream of, the late Queen celebrated two birthdays each year throughout her seven-decade reign. Her Majesty was born in 1926 on April 21, but an ‘official birthday celebration’ took … Continue reading “Why does King Charles III have two birthdays?”