Happy birthday Prince Charles! Royal grandpa turns 65
The Prince of Wales hits a milestone birthday Thursday, and we thought it a good time to reflect on the awkwardly adorable royal's impressive year. From claiming bragging rights over his sons' dance moves to speaking out on environmental causes and, of course, receiving the new title grandfather, Charles has become a little more relatable in his 65th year, kinda the way we warmed up to Camilla a
\"Look, a commoner!\" Ha, we kid. Queen Ellizabeth II and Prince Charles laugh as they watch the sack race during the annual Braemer Highland Games on Sept. 7, 2013 in Braemar, Scotland.Chris Jackson / Today
"We need to think about what kind of world we're handing on to our successors, particularly our grandchildren," the British throne's longest serving heir apparent said during a March interview with the BBC. "It should make us reflect a bit how we do things so that we don't ruin it for them."
It's good to be the (future) king: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, looks on as Prince Charles is presented with a 65th birthday cake during a visit to Katha Community School on Nov.8, 2013 in Delhi, India.Chris Jackson / Today
As for the arrival of Prince George, the elder royal is "thrilled", but admitted it did indeed make him feel old, but only because "you can't believe, to a certain extent, that it's going to happen in your life." (It's happening, old man — there are even coins to document it! Soak it in!)
Take a look back at Prince Charles' last year. It involved kneesocks.
Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, are greeted by two Daleks from the \"Dr Who\" TV series as they visit BBC Roath Lock Studios on July 3, 2013 in Cardiff, Wales.Mark Cuthbert / TodayBaby! THE baby! Duchess Kate holds her son Prince George of Cambridge following his christening in St James's Palace on Oct. 23, 2013.John Stillwell / TodayDancing king: Prince Charles shows off his moves at the Dance-O-Mat during a visit to Christchurch on Nov. 16, 2012 in Feilding, New Zealand.Chris Jackson / Today\"Chug, chug, chug!\" Camilla watches as Charles tries some oysters during a visit to the Whitstable Oyster Festival on July 29, 2013.Mark Cuthbert / TodayWhat a mensch: Prince Charles and the newly appointed 11th Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the UK and the Commonwealth, Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, leave after his induction at a ceremony on Sept.1, 2013, in London.WPA Pool / TodayIs it a replica of Queen Victoria's favorite velvet teddy bear? If not, afraid it's not good enough for Prince George. Prince Charles was presented with a teddy bear for the baby royal during a visit to the 132nd Sandringham Flower Show on July 31, 2013, in King's Lynn, England.Chris Jackson / TodayFlower power: Camilla and Prince Charles pose outside the Akshardham Temple during an official visit to India on Nov. 8, 2013 in Delhi, India.Chris Jackson / TodayHawk! Who goes there? The Prince of Wales holds a bald eagle at Sandringham House on July 31, 2013 in King's Lynn, England.Chris Jackson / TodayFuture looks bright, kiddo. Probably involves royal diaper changing.LUKAS COCH / Today
