Prince Charles celebrated his 60th birthday on Friday surrounded by young people who have been helped by his charities, as he passes a milestone year with little sign of an end to his long wait to be king.The heir to the British throne has been celebrating his birthday all week, with a star-studded comedy show one night and a black-tie gala the next, but spent today meeting participants of a Prince's Trust scheme in London.
By his side was Camilla, his wife of three years who confidants say has brought Charles happiness, even if the role he was born for still eludes him.
His sons by Princess Diana, princes William and Harry, paid tribute to their father at a black-tie dinner thrown by the Queen at Buckingham Palace yesterday night, saying he was "an inspiration to us and so many others".
The princes also joked that because of their father's age they were having an electric chairlift installed at his country home in Highgrove, Gloucestershire.
The private event was attended by the queen, her husband Prince Philip and more than 400 European royalty, friends and members of the Charles's charitable organisations. It will be followed by an informal party thrown on Saturday by Camilla, with rock star Rod Stewart performing.
The celebrations kicked-off on Wednesday with a comedy night at a southwest London theatre, with stars including Robin Williams, "Mr Bean" star Rowan Atkinson and "Monty Python" veteran John Cleese.
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