King Charles Poses With Surprising A-Lister in 78th Birthday Photo from Kate Middleton and Prince William

Lara WalshSat, November 14, 2026 at 4:48 PM UTC

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King Charles at the British Museum on September 2, 2026 in London, England.Credit: Getty ImagesThe Gist -

King Charles was all smiles while posing with a British celebrity in a photo shared on his 78th birthday.

His son Prince William and daughter-in-law Kate Middleton re-posted the image on November 14, which denoted a meaningful podcast appearance.

Charles joked about aging on the episode, which aired on his birthday.

Kate Middleton and Prince William celebrated King Charles’s 78th birthday with double the star power. In a rare birthday photo shared on the couple’s Instagram Stories on November 14, the monarch was all smiles as he posed with an unexpected A-lister during a meaningful appearance.

Sir Elton John and partner David Furnish greet Prince Charles while celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Prince’s Trust on March 12, 2001Credit: Getty Images

In a British royalty meets rock ‘n roll royalty crossover, Charles could be seen standing next to Sir Elton John during a recent appearance. Tucking his arms behind him, the king could be seen wearing a navy blue pinstripe suit and a light blue dress shirt paired with a silver patterned tie as he stood in what appeared to be a green room. Meanwhile, the “Rocket Man” singer paired a textured forest green suit with neon green-rimmed glasses and a light blue collared shirt.

“Wishing a very Happy Birthday to His Majesty The King,” Kate and William’s Prince and Princess of Wales Instagram account captioned the image, which they’d re-shared from the Royal Family’s account.

Kate Middleton and Prince William at the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on November 7, 2026Credit: Getty Images

Charles—whose friendship with John dates back at least 40 years—appears to have taken the photo during a special joint episode of John’s Rocket Hour podcast on Apple Music, which aired on the king’s birthday on November 14.

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During the surprise appearance, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of The King’s Trust, Charles and John joked about aging while reminiscing on the British musician’s famous 1986 performance of “I’m Still Standing” to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the King’s Trust, which was then known as the Prince’s Trust.

King Charles with Elton John, his husband David Furnish, and Tim Cook during Apple x King’s Trust Creative Labs on October 7, 2026 in London, England.Credit: Getty Images

“I know people in all kinds of circumstances find this song inspiring, not only for its marvellous spirit, but also its message of resilience,” Charles shared. “And certainly 40 years on from that remarkable concert, we and the Trust are definitely still standing.”

“I’m still sitting now, though,” John jokingly retorted. A laughing Charles then responded, “With occasional bits dropping off here and there. I know this is a terrible problem as we get older.”

Charles’s latest appearance with John comes after an October 7 outing with the “Tiny Dancer” singer, his husband David Furnish, and Apple CEO Tim Cook. The king launched the youth immersive education and mentorship program with 20 participants interested in careers in creative industries at the Apple Music Hall at London’s Battersea Power Station.

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