LONDON — His Majesty King Charles III is celebrating his 78th birthday on Saturday, November 14, 2026, marking the milestone with public engagements in South London, a special radio appearance alongside Sir Elton John, and official tributes from leaders across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.
Born at Buckingham Palace on November 14, 1948, King Charles III enters his 79th year continuing an active schedule of royal duties. As is customary for British monarchs, his actual November birthday is observed more modestly than his official summer birthday celebration, Trooping the Colour, which took place in June.
Highlights of King Charles III’s 78th Birthday
King Charles III 78th Birthday Overview (November 14, 2026)
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| MONARCH: His Majesty King Charles III (born Nov. 14, 1948) |
| MILESTONE: 78th Birthday |
| LONDON VISITS: The BRIT School & Surrey Street Market (Nov. 13) |
| SPECIAL BROADCAST: Apple Music 1 "Rocket Hour" with Sir Elton John |
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- South London Community Visits: Ahead of Saturday’s milestone, King Charles visited the renowned BRIT School in Croydon and greeted local traders and residents at Surrey Street Market in South London on Friday, where he was presented with a birthday cake.
- Special Broadcast with Sir Elton John: To mark the occasion, King Charles joined Sir Elton John for a special episode of the singer’s Apple Music 1 show, Rocket Hour, premiering Saturday morning. During the conversation, the two reflected on five decades of landmark charity concerts and performances supporting The King’s Trust.
- Commonwealth Tributes: Leaders across the Commonwealth issued formal birthday messages honoring the monarch’s decades of public service. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney praised the King’s lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship, cultural heritage, and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, while Governor General Louise Arbour extended wishes for his continued health and happiness.
King Charles III 78th Birthday Tribute
This video tribute marks King Charles III’s 78th birthday on November 14, 2026, highlighting his milestone celebration.
King Charles 111 Picture on Wiki by Peter Broster
