Overview
- The King and Queen Camilla greeted well-wishers in Merthyr Tydfil and together cut a birthday cake shaped like the castle.
- Guests included local residents and representatives tied to royal patronages such as The King's Trust and the Royal Osteoporosis Society.
- The castle, built in 1825, is undergoing a long-term preservation project as it reaches its 200th year.
- Earlier in the day, the King visited the Metro and Tram depot at Taffs Well in South Wales and performed a ribbon-cutting for a new site.
- Prince William and Kate shared an Instagram birthday message for the King, and the Royal Family account thanked followers for their good wishes.