Despite a challenging year for himself and his entire family, Princess Kate included, sources say Charles has "a levity about him and a sense of joy."

The British monarch celebrated his birthday on Thursday by opening two new food distribution hubs - one in person and the other virtually.

British monarch King Charles III is marking his 76th birthday by opening two food distribution hubs amid his battle with cancer.

Kate Middleton and Prince William are celebrating King Charles' birthday! See the tribute as the King turns 76 on Nov. 14

The King is spending his 76th birthday opening new hubs to redistribute food which would otherwise be thrown away.

The British monarch turns 76 today, November 14, and to mark the occasion, the royal family sent him well wishes via social media (and presumably in real life, as well).

King Charles III is celebrating his 76th birthday today. He will spend the day at the opening of a food hub that will distribute excess food - that would be otherwise be thrown away - to food banks, schools and community centres.

Britain's head of state King Charles III turned 76 on Thursday, after a torrid year in which both he and his daughter-in-law Catherine, Princess of Wales, have battled cancer.

The Post hears that the royals are expected to mark Charles' birthday with an intimate celebration this weekend at Highgrove House.