King Charles III Marks 77th Birthday in South Wales

King Charles III marked his 77th birthday on Friday with a visit to South Wales, where he and Queen Camilla attended a reception at Cyfarthfa Castle near Merthyr Tydfil to celebrate both the occasion and the castle's 200th anniversary.

The event brought together local community members, representatives from the royal couple's patronages such as The King's Trust and the Royal Osteoporosis Society, and figures from Welsh culture and business. Among the guests were actress Ruth Jones, known for her role in the television series Gavin and Stacey; fashion designer Julien Macdonald; TikTok creator Lewis Leigh, who has more than two million followers; and representatives from the Laura Ashley Foundation. Local businesses, including Cocos Coffee and Candles and Enaid Wellness, also participated in the community gathering. The reception concluded with the presentation of a birthday cake, providing a festive close to the day despite forecasts of heavy rain from Storm Claudia, which threatened travel disruptions and flooding in the region.

In London, the milestone was honored with traditional gun salutes fired by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery at Green Park and by the Honourable...