King Charles Marks First Birthday as Monarch with His Most Striking Photo Yet — and a New Role!

King Charlesis celebrating his birthday with a new role. Charles, who turns 74 on Monday, has officially taken over a title and post from his late fatherPrince Philipas he becomes the Park Ranger of Windsor Great Park. To mark the new role (and his first birthday as King!), Charles was photographed in the glowing autumnal light of an ancient oak in the park. King Charles in Windsor Great Park.Chris Jackson/Getty Images

King Charles Received Very Australian-Themed Gifts for George, Charlotte and Louis While on Royal Tour There

King Charles meets members of the public after attending an event to celebrate the Bicentenary of the Legislative Council at NSW Parliament House on Oct. 20, 2024 in Sydney, Australia.Photo:Arthur Edwards-Pool/Getty Arthur Edwards-Pool/Getty King Charlesdidn’t leave Australia empty handed. The King is on a royal tour of both Australia and Samoa this week with wifeQueen Camilla— his first tour of a Commonwealth realm since taking the throne in September 2022, and the first tour of this size and scope since announcing earlier this year he had beendiagnosed with cancer.

King Charles Releases Statement on Eve of Queen Elizabeth's Funeral: We 'Prepare to Say Our Last Farewell'

King Charles.Photo: Dominic Lipinski/AP/Shutterstock King Charlesis speaking out ahead of his motherQueen Elizabeth’s funeral on Monday. In a statement on Sunday evening, the new monarch thanked those who have shared in the grief following the loss of the late monarch and matriarch. For more on Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day. “As we all prepare to say our last farewell, I wanted simply to take this opportunity to say thank you to all those countless people who have been such a support and comfort to my family and myself in this time of grief,” he concluded.

King Charles Reveals the Nickname Nelson Mandela Affectionately Used for Queen Elizabeth

King Charles and Queen Elizabeth.Photo: getty (2) King Charles IIIis reflecting on his mother’s remarkable reign. The King, 74, spoke about the prophetic speechQueen Elizabethmade in South Africa 75 years ago during the state banquet at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. The diplomatic dinner was held in honor of Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa, who is spending three days in the U.K. onthe first state visitof Charles' reign. “South Africa, like the Commonwealth, has always been a part of my life.

King Charles Reveals Treatment for Enlarged Prostate After Kate Middleton's Hospitalization News

King Charles in July 2023.Photo:Samir Hussein/WireImage Samir Hussein/WireImage King Charlesis seeking treatment for an enlarged prostate. “In common with thousands of men each year, The King has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate,” Buckingham Palace announced in a statement on Wednesday. “His Majesty’s condition is benign, and he will attend hospital next week for a corrective procedure.” They added, “The King’s public engagements will be postponed for a short period of recuperation.