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King Charles Marks 77th Birthday With South Wales Visit and Castle Reception

The Wales stop spotlights community engagement during a year of treatment balanced with duty.

Overview

  • Charles and Queen Camilla are marking the day in South Wales with a reception at Cyfarthfa Castle near Merthyr Tydfil.
  • Guests include Gavin and Stacey actor Ruth Jones, TikTok creator Lewis Leigh, fashion designer Julien Macdonald, and representatives from the Laura Ashley Foundation.
  • Traditional tributes are scheduled with gun salutes in Green Park and at the Tower of London, plus bell‑ringing at Westminster Abbey.
  • The birthday comes as the King continues regular cancer treatment reported to be weekly, with public duties maintained throughout the year.
  • Recent defining moments of the reign include public prayer with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican and hosting President Donald Trump for a second state visit, alongside the removal of Prince Andrew’s titles and residence.