The royal couple took to their respective social media platforms to publicly wish King Charles a happy milestone birthday. In their post, they expressed their heartfelt congratulations to the monarch with a hilarious image showing him wearing a colourful wreath and stylish sunglasses during his recent trip to Samoa.

This year has been a particularly difficult one for Prince William and Duchess Catherine, as they have both faced their own health issues that have forced them to strengthen their relationship with King Charles. Earlier this year, King Charles was diagnosed with cancer, coinciding with the same diagnosis of Duchess Catherine.

The shared experiences brought them closer together, especially when they both underwent surgery at a London hospital at the same time, which is said to have strengthened their relationship. Reports indicate that King Charles and Princess Catherine have always had a loving and unique connection. A source quoted by The Times shared that she admired and respected him greatly and took his royal duties seriously.

During their hospital stay, there were warm moments, described as “staggering in the corridors”, when they spent time visiting each other. Throughout this time, the king was constantly supportive and encouraging of Princess Catherine. In addition to this family dynamic, Prince William also took on more responsibilities in royal activities while King Charles had to limit his public appearances due to health reasons.

Meanwhile, Queen Camilla increased her duties during this time. Notably, Prince Harry has yet to send birthday wishes to King Charles, despite having two children, three-year-old Princess Lilibet and five-year-old Prince Archie. It is likely that he will call his father today to celebrate the occasion.