Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla in front of Buckingham Palace: Arrival of a King in Pictures

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King Charles III

and his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, arrived at Buckingham Palace following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Friday afternoon.

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They had previously landed at a west London airport and been greeted by members of the Royal Air Force.

Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday at her Scottish country estate, Balmoral.

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After arriving in London, Camilla and Charles continued by car.

Numerous people greeted the couple in front of Buckingham Palace.

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Many tried to take photos of the historic moment with their cell phones.

Charles' first public appearance as king is closely watched.

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Charles and Camilla waved to the crowd upon their arrival.

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Charles III

turned to those waiting, shook hands and had photos taken of himself.

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Together with Camilla he looked at the numerous bouquets that people had laid in memory of Elizabeth II in front of Buckingham Palace.

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Finally, the couple went to the palace.

The days after the Queen's death are strictly regulated by official protocol.

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Prime Minister Liz Truss left Downing Street for her first audience with Charles at Buckingham Palace.

The new king wants to address the people for the first time this evening in his new role.

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