Make Page Six a Preferred Source It’s a birthday fit for a king — literally.
Prince William and Kate Middleton are celebrating King Charles’ 78th birthday with a little help from the legendary Elton John.
The two paid tribute to the King in an Instagram story on Saturday, writing, “Wishing a very Happy Birthday to His Majesty The King!”
Of course, King Charles III is the father of Prince William, as well as Prince Harry.
The text was written atop a re-post from the Royal Family’s official Instagram account, which showed a picture of the King smiling alongside Elton John.
The post was not only made to wish the King a happy birthday, but also to promote a sit-down interview that the “Tiny Dancer” hitmaker did with His Majesty, which premiered Saturday on his Apple Music podcast.
The interview celebrated his birthday and the 50-year anniversary of The King’s Trust, a charity founded by the King to help support young people in Britain.
During the podcast, the two joked about growing old, as they spoke about how much they liked John’s song, “I’m Still Standing”, for its “message of resilience.”
John then quipped that he was “still sitting,” which got a chuckle out of the King.
“With occasional bits dropping off here and there. I know this is a terrible problem as we get older,” King Charles said.
Interestingly enough, John had an extremely close relationship with King Charles’ ex-wife, the late Princess Diana.
John performed at Princess Diana’s funeral at Westminster Abbey in 1997, singing “Candle in the Wind.” The late Princess tragically passed away on August 31, 1997, after a car accident in Paris, France.
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According to the Express, the King, who was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in 2024, is believed to be celebrating his birthday “privately” with his wife, Queen Camilla.
On Friday, he had a royal engagement in Croydon, South London, where he met students from the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology.
He also made a stop at the Surrey Street Market, where he was met with tons of cheers, applause, and birthday well-wishes in a video captured by Hello! Magazine. He was also surprised with a birthday cake.
While Prince William and Kate Middleton have wished the King a happy birthday, there have been no public wishes posted yet by his son, Prince Harry.
Over the years, the two have had a strained relationship, especially after the younger royal published his bombshell memoir, “Spare,” in 2023.
However, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, recently made a return to the UK with their two children, son Archie, 7, and daughter Lilibet, 5, for an “extended period of time.”
The couple moved back to be closer to Harry’s dad, King Charles, and to ensure their kids were close to their family.
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