The King’s life – from newborn baby prince in his mother’s arms to a crowned monarch sitting on his throne – has been celebrated with a collection of photos from every one of his 75 years.
Charles, who reaches his milestone three-quarter century birthday on Tuesday, is pictured being held in the air as an eight-month old by his proud father the Duke of Edinburgh in 1949.
His 75th birthday comes 14 months after his accession, and will be celebrated with public gun salutes and a private dinner in London.
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And in 2023, the year of his 75th birthday, he was anointed and crowned with all the traditional splendour of a coronation.
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