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In pictures: King Charles’ first full day on the throne

Source: BBC

9 September 2022 5:32pm

The United Kingdom's new monarch King Charles III travelled from Balmoral to London on Friday morning, following the death of his mother the Queen.

Journeying alongside his wife, the Queen Consort Camilla, the King flew from Aberdeen to RAF Northolt ahead of his televised address to the nation later.

On arrival at Buckingham Palace, he was greeted by thousands of well-wishers in a moving moment.

King Charles III leaving Balmoral this morning — King Charles III looked thoughtful as he left the Balmoral estate, where Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully on Thursday afternoon

Queen Consort Camilla looking tearful — Camilla also appeared sombre on the journey to Aberdeen Airport on Friday morning

King Charles III at Aberdeen airport — Dressed in mourning clothes of a black suit, the new monarch was seen walking to the aircraft

King Charles greets airport staff at Aberdeen airport — ,He greeted staff before embarking on the flight

The King's sons, the Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge, and the Duke of Sussex also left Balmoral on Friday.

A Range Rover carrying Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex leaves Balmoral — Early on Friday morning, Prince Harry was seen leaving for Windsor where he and his wife are due to stay until after the period of national mourning ends

The Duke of Sussex — Prince Harry also caught a flight from Aberdeen airport

Harry was seen putting his arm around an airport worker at Aberdeen airport as he travelled back to London early this morning. — He was seen putting his arm around a member of staff as they spoke on the way to his flight

King Charles in the royal limousine — King Charles was driven away from RAF Northolt in a royal limousine

King Charles and Queen Camilla — Crowds lined the roads as the new King and Queen Consort arrived at Buckingham Palace

King Charles arrives at Buckingham Palace for the first time — King Charles stepped out of the vehicle at Buckingham Palace as the monarch for the first time

King Charles greets the public at Buckingham Palace — King Charles then stopped to shake hands and speak to members of the public who had gathered outside the palace

King Charles has his hand kissed by a member of the public — Some greeted the King with kisses and well wishes, while others offered him their sympathy and condolences

King Charles reads messages left to his mother the late Queen — He also read messages left at the palace to his mother the late Queen

King Charles and Queen Camilla look at flowers outside Buckingham Palace — He was joined by Camilla as they read some of the tributes

King Charles and Queen Camilla — They then walked into Buckingham Palace for the first time as King and Queen Consort

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