See King Charles’ Sweetest Grandpa Moments as He Celebrates His 78th Birthday Today
See King Charles’ Sweetest Grandpa Moments as He Celebrates His 78th Birthday Today
Stephanie SengweSat, November 14, 2026 at 11:52 AM UTC
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King Charles with Prince LouisCredit: Frank Augstein/POOL/AFP via Getty
King Charles is a proud grandfather of five.
The reigning British monarch first became a grandfather back in 2013, when his eldest son, Prince William and wife Kate Middleton welcomed their first born, Prince George. William and Kate would go on to welcome two more kids, daughter Charlotte — who was named for her grandfather — in 2015, and their last born, Prince Louis, who joined the family in 2018.
The family expanded when Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle became first-time parents in 2019, with the arrival of their son Archie and again in 2021, when they welcomed Lilibet.
“It’s a different part of your life,” King Charles told The Telegraph of being a grandparent. “The great thing is to encourage them, show them things to take their interest. My grandmother did that, she was wonderful. It is very important to create a bond when they are very young.”
His interactions Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children have been behind-the-scenes since their parents took a step back from royal life (though they have shared a few glimpses of King Charles meeting Archie in infancy), the king has shared some sweet moments with Prince William’s kids during public events. As he celebrates his 78th birthday today, see King Charles’ sweetest grandpa moments through the years.
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Group Gathering
Prince Charles, Prince George, Kate Middleton, Prince WilliamCredit: Chris Jackson/Getty
Then-Prince Charles patiently looked on as Prince William had a chat with little George, who seemingly didn’t agree with Dad at the 2015 Gigaset Charity Polo Match.
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Up There!
Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince George and Kate MiddletonCredit: Samir Hussein/WireImage
Charles adoringly looked at his first grandson, who seemed enamored by all the celebrations at his first Trooping the Colour in 2015.
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Just for Laughs
Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth, Kate Middleton and Prince LouisCredit: Chris Jackson/Getty
Prince Louis had a captive (and amused) audience in his grandfather, great-grandmother Elizabeth and his mom, as the family stood on the Buckingham Palace balcony for Trooping the Colour in 2022.
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Heart to Heart
Prince Charles with Prince LouisCredit: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty
Back in 2022, Prince Louis went viral for his adorable antics during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant. In an attempt to keep the peace, Prince William could be seen asking his father if Louis could come sit on his lap, a responsibility Charles took on happily.
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Here, the future king was pictured having a heart-to-heart with his grandson during the festivities.
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Over There
Prince Charles and Prince LouisCredit: Frank Augstein/POOL/AFP via Getty
Charles also pointed out some of the key performers to Louis, who looked on intently.
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One and the Same
The British Royal FamilyCredit: Chris Jackson/Getty
Charles and his namesake were pictured having a chat as the family celebrated Trooping the Colour in 2024.
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Bless You!
The British Royal FamilyCredit: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty
And the King also checked in on Prince George, who caught a sneeze during the event.
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Family Moments
King Charles, Prince William, Prince Louis and Prince GeorgeCredit: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty
The following year, King Charles was snapped whispering something to Prince Louis as the family once again stood on the palace balcony to celebrate his birthday ...
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Laugh Out Loud
Queen Camilla, King Charles, Prince Louis, Prince WilliamCredit: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty
... and whatever he said got a big reaction out of the 7-year-old, much to the King’s delight.
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Moment with Charlotte
King Charles with his familyCredit: Samir Hussein/WireImage
King Charles got a giggle out of Princess Charlotte as the family attended the 2026 Easter Matins Service in April.
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