The King turns 75 – with just one son by his side

When sources close to the King were asked some months ago whether the monarch planned to give an interview to mark his 75th birthday, the reply was rather telling. Insisting any celebrations would be “minimal” and “family orientated”, one palace insider joked: “This is not Netflix, you know!” Another added: “His Majesty is not given to fuss over such things as it is, but he is [also] acutely conscious there have been many set-piece royal events of late and his firm thinking is that events to mar