King Charles drives tram-train as he celebrates 77th birthday with visit to Wales

The King celebrated his 77th birthday by taking the controls of a tram-train as he officially opened a new rail depot in South Wales.

Charles was in Taff’s Well, near Cardiff, to unveil formally the South Wales Metro Depot as part of a series of engagements to mark his birthday.

He briefly took the driver’s seat to take the tram around the depot before meeting Transport for Wales staff who have worked to deliver the flagship project.

The purpose-built depot is located on the former Garth Works industrial estate to maintain a fleet of 36 tram-trains – creating 400 jobs – that will operate across the South Wales area.

Earlier, the King and Queen had joined a reception at Cyfarthfa Castle in Merthyr Tydfil to celebrate his birthday.

The event was attended by Welsh celebrities and TV personalities including reality TV star Liam Reardon, Gavin And Stacey writer Ruth Jones, and TikTok creator Lewis Leigh.

The guests sang Happy Birthday to the King before he cut his cake, a replica of Cyfarthfa Castle made with vanilla sponge, with jam and buttercream.

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