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King Charles Celebrates 78th Birthday Early in London
13 Nov
Summary
- King Charles marked his 78th birthday early with a visit to Croydon.
- He attended the 750th anniversary celebrations of Surrey Street Market.
- The King also visited The BRIT School and met Andrew Lloyd Webber.
King Charles recently celebrated his 78th birthday ahead of schedule with a visit to Croydon, south London. This solo outing included stops at the historic Surrey Street Market and The BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology.
The monarch was welcomed at Surrey Street Market for its 750th anniversary, an event that marked the first royal visit since Queen Elizabeth's in 2002. The festivities included King Charles cutting a specially decorated cake and receiving birthday wishes from attendees.
His visit continued to The BRIT School, where he met composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. The two discussed the composer's contributions to the coronation and their shared history, including Lloyd Webber's role in the King's charity work. King Charles also observed student performances.
This early celebration also saw King Charles team up with Elton John for a radio show episode discussing music and charity. His birthday is officially celebrated twice annually, with Trooping the Colour in June for a better chance of favorable weather, mirroring a tradition set by Queen Elizabeth.
