Charles, Prince of Wales and heir apparent to the British throne as the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating his 73rd birthday today, November 14th.

Prince Charles is photographed sitting on a bench in Highgrove smiling at the camera against the backdrop of verdant gardens at his home in the summer in Gloucestershire.

He is wearing a blue pinstripe suit, light blue tie and dotted pocket square, while a purple flower adorns his lapel.

Metro UK reports that Prince Charles will spend his birthday attending the annual Remembrance Day Service at the Cenotaph.