Royal birthday wishes are in order!
Prince Charles has reached a very significant milestone in his life (no, not becoming King…) — turning 70.
The Prince of Wales was surrounded by family and friends as he celebrated his seven decades in a lavish party, hosted by his mum, Queen Elizabeth II.
It is a privilege for any mother to be able to propose a toast to her son on his 70th birthday,” the 92-year-old monarch said at the Buckingham Palace affair. “It means that you have lived long enough to see your child grow up. It is rather like — to use an analogy I am certain will find favor — planting a tree and being able to watch it grow. My mother saw me turn 70, of course. And she was heard to observe that 70 is exactly the age when the number of candles on your cake finally exceeds the amount of breath you have to blow them out. Over his 70 years, Philip and I have seen Charles become a champion of conservation and the arts, a great charitable leader — a dedicated and respected heir to the throne to stand comparison with any in history — and a wonderful father. Most of all, sustained by his wife Camilla, he is his own man, passionate and creative.”
The Duchess of Cornwall accompanied her husband to the event which was also attended by Princes William and Harry, and their respective wives, Kate and Meghan.
Earlier in the day, Clarence House released a new portrait of Charles with his lovely family.
As for the Prince himself?
When asked what it felt like turning 70, he said, “I’m not sure. It’s rather like indigestion. ‘Many Happy returns’ are not quite the same as you get older.”
Happy, happy!
