Birthdays are usually a time for celebrating with family, but for King Charles, who turned 75, this might prove to be a difficult task.
The monarch, however, takes pride in his youngest relatives, his five grandchildren.
While he loves each and every one of them dearly, he naturally spends more time with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, who live in the UK with their parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, who have a close relationship with the King.
On this occasion, King Charles will be marking his birthday privately, surrounded only by family and close friends.
Unfortunately, according to a former insider, it is unlikely that the King will receive any gifts or cards from the royal family, as birthdays are not widely celebrated within the firm.
Even the presence of birthday cards is rare, as it is not a topic that is openly discussed.
The only acknowledgment he may receive is when the pipe major plays under his bedroom window, and whispers of “happy birthday” can be heard around the residence.
However, in a heartwarming gesture, Prince William and Princess Catherine, along with their children, are expected to bestow truly special gifts upon the monarch, highlighting the close bond and affection shared within the royal family.
Whether you are a member of the royal family or not, it is almost impossible to escape the tradition of having someone sing the happy birthday song to you on your special day.
Interestingly, Prince Louis, King Charles’ grandson, is expected to hear his favorite song sung by none other than his grandpa as he celebrates his 75th birthday.
This delightful revelation was shared by Louis’ mother, Catherine, who mentioned that “happy birthday” is one of her son’s favorite songs.
It is evident that Charles shares a warm relationship with little Louis, as he has been seen hugging his granddad and playfully pushing his hand into Charles’ face, much to the amusement of both.
The joy of singing seems to run in the royal family, as Catherine recently revealed that her daughter, Princess Charlotte, cheered her up by singing a hymn in the morning.
These adorable performances by Louis and Charlotte must have brought immense happiness to their grandpa, King Charles.
However, Prince George, unlike his siblings, has developed some hobbies and talents that align with those of the family.
As a hidden talent, he will present the King with a beautiful birthday card.
The young artist has apparently inherited his grandpa’s artistic abilities and demonstrates skills well beyond his years.
George spends hours painting and drawing, and his parents, Kate and William, are amazed by his talent.
They have even framed some of his paintings and given them as gifts.
His favorite subject to draw is his own family.
In the past, the only gifts the monarch would receive were from his late mother, Queen Elizabeth, and those were reserved for Christmas.
Birthdays were not typically accompanied by presents.
The Queen would give Christmas presents for the table at Sandringham, usually something useful that Charles could use while riding.
She would carefully inquire with his household to ensure she selected something he would find practical.
In the royal household, gifts are usually either beautiful or useful.
Adding to the recent celebration, just a few days after a video clip of King Charles pranking his sister, Princess Anne, during a formal opening emerged, a new photo was released in honor of Charles’ birthday.
The photo, taken by royal photographer Chris Jackson, captures the brother-sister pair sharing a laugh before a reception.
Jackson described the moment, saying they laughed together for about five minutes, truly enjoying each other’s company.
He expressed his privilege in creating such unique images and how much fun it was to capture these joyful moments.