The royal family shared a new photo of King Charles today as the new monarch celebrates his 74th birthday.
The official photo shows King Charles in his new role as ranger of Windsor Great Park, an interesting appointment considering the role was once held by his father, Prince Philip.
The Duke of Edinburgh was the longest serving Ranger of Windsor Great Park, holding the role from 1952 until his death in 2021.
In the image taken last week, the king is seen leaning against an oak tree in the park and holding a wooden staff.
According to the Royal Family, the Great Park Ranger provides supervision and guidance to the Deputy Ranger and his team in the day-to-day running of one of the oldest estates in the country.
King Charles is expected to spend today in private, away from the public eye, with no official engagement expected.
During the changing of the guard outside Buckingham Palace this morning, the Household Cavalry Band played Happy Birthday to the Monarch.
Gunfire will be fired across London today, with the King’s Troop’s Royal Horse Artillery firing 41 volleys in Green Park.
This is the king’s first birthday since becoming monarch following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
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