King Charles will get a second birthday now he’s the Monarch

In-keeping with a royal tradition dating back centuries, King Charles III will get a second birthday - just like his mother did. 

Celebrating the birthday of the reigning monarch has been tradition since 1748 during King George II's reign, however, the official celebrations have often been held on days other than the monarch’s actual birthday.

For example, King Edward VII was born in November but moved his birthday parade - otherwise known as a Trooping the Colour - to May or June to increase the possibility of good weather.

According to the Royal website, more than 1400 parading soldiers, 200 horses, and 400 musicians join together during the event in June, with the ceremony being broadcast on the BBC for those who want to watch. 

As well as having a second birthday, King Charles III was also entitled to change his name for his reign, but has decided against it.

When taking to the throne, British monarchs use a ‘regnal name’, which can be their name given at birth or a different one. 

And there had been some speculation that Charles would change his and use one of his middle names - Philip, Arthur or George - instead.

However, it has since been confirmed that he will reign under the title King Charles III. 

It’s uncommon for a monarch to change their regnal name, the last person to do it was Queen Victoria, who was actually born Alexandrina Victoria, but used her middle name when she became queen in 1837. 

When Charles’s mum Queen Elizabeth II was asked what name she would be using as her regnal name, she quite famously replied: “My own of course.” 

And now it seems Charles will also be using his own, of course.