Britain's head of state King Charles III turned 76 on Thursday, after a torrid year in which both he and his daughter-in-law Catherine, Princess of Wales, have battled cancer.

During his recent Royal Tour of Australia and Samoa, the King did not shy away from showing his annoyance at the setbacks his cancer diagnosis has caused him, with a royal expert believing it was this that annoyed him the most his year.

A new picture of the King has been released as he celebrates his 76th birthday. The photograph shows the monarch wearing a smart suit, white shirt and blue pattern tie, with one hand in his pocket as he rests the other on a chair.

Britain's King Charles will celebrate his 76th birthday on Thursday by opening two food distribution hubs which are part of his project designed to cut waste and support charities that help those who are hungry.

King Charles III marked his 76th birthday on Thursday by opening two new food distribution hubs - one in person and the other virtually.

King Charles, the son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, hosted multiple celebrations and received well-wishes from Prince William and more.