King Charles Marks 75th Birthday with Rankin Portrait, Launches Coronation Food Project to Tackle Food Waste and Hunger

King Charles' 75th birthday portrait by renowned photographer Rankin to feature on the cover of Big Issue magazine, highlighting the launch of the Coronation Food Project aimed at reducing food waste and addressing food insecurity in the UK.

King Charles celebrated his 75th birthday with a portrait by renowned photographer Rankin, which will feature on the cover of the Big Issue magazine. The portrait was taken in the garden at Clarence House and is described as 'timeless and classic'.
The King used the occasion of his birthday to launch the Coronation Food Project, a scheme that aims to reduce food waste and address food insecurity in the UK. The project is being led by Baroness Louise Casey and Dame Martina Milburn.
The Coronation Food Project aims to 'bridge the gap' between food waste and food need by redistributing surplus food to those who need it most. The project reports that there are 14 million people in the UK facing food insecurity, with food banks warning of rising demand.
On the eve of his birthday, the King will join fellow 75-year-olds for a special party at Highgrove. On his birthday, he will visit a surplus food distribution centre outside London to officially launch the Coronation Food Project.
The King's support for the Big Issue magazine dates back decades. The magazine hopes that featuring the King's portrait on the cover will boost sales and support vendors facing a tough winter.