It was business as usual for the King, who focused on duties amid a challenging year during which both he and the Princess of Wales faced cancer diagnoses

British monarch King Charles III is marking his 76th birthday by opening two food distribution hubs amid his battle with cancer.

Despite a challenging year for himself and his entire family, Princess Kate included, sources say Charles has "a levity about him and a sense of joy."

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

The King marked his birthday at a cause close to his heart as he officially opened the first two Coronation Food Hubs. King Charles III opened one virtually and then another one in person.

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.

Kate Middleton and Prince William are celebrating King Charles' birthday! See the tribute as the King turns 76 on Nov. 14

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.The previous evening, he joined William and Kate,

King Charles III is celebrating his 76th birthday today. He will spend the day at the opening of a food hub that will distribute excess food - that would be otherwise be thrown away - to food banks, schools and community centres.