The new monarch King Charles III travelled from Balmoral to London on Friday morning (British time), following the death of his mother the Queen.
Journeying alongside his wife, Camilla, the Queen Consort, the King flew from Aberdeen to RAF Northolt ahead of his televised address to the nation.
King Charles III looked thoughtful as he left the Balmoral estate, where Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully on Friday. Photo: Andy Buchanan / AFP
Dressed in mourning clothes of a black suit, the new monarch was seen walking to the aircraft at Aberdeen Airport, where he greeted staff before departure to London. Photo: Aaron Chown / POOL / AFP
Just before boarding a flight at Aberdeen, the morning after the death of his grandmother Queen Elizabeth, Prince Harry put his arm around the shoulder of an airport worker who had expressed her sympathy while accompanying him across the tarmac. Photo: Peter Summers/Getty Images
Harry was the last to arrive at Balmoral Castle in the early hours of Friday, as the queen's closest relatives rushed to be with her in her final hours, and the first to depart the next day.
Both Prince Harry and Prince William have reportedly returned to England.
On arrival at Buckingham Palace, King Charles III was greeted by thousands of well-wishers in a moving moment. Photo: Daniel Leal / AFP
King Charles stepped out of the vehicle at Buckingham Palace as monarch for the first time. Photo: AFP
King Charles then stopped to shake hands and speak to members of the public who had gathered outside the gates. Photo: AFP
Some greeted the King with kisses and well wishes, while others offered him their sympathy and condolences. Photo: Yui Mok / POOL / AFP
Camilla also shook hands with people in the crowd. Photo: Ben Stansall / AFP
Photo: Yui Mok / POOL / AFP
King Charles III also read messages left at the palace to his mother, the late Queen. He was joined by Camilla as they read some of the tributes. Photo: Daniel Leal / AFP
Photo: Daniel Leal / AFP
They then walked into Buckingham Palace for the first time as King and Queen Consort Photo: Isabel Infantes / AFP
Photo: Isabel Infantes / AFP
After returning to the palace, King Charles III met his prime minister, Liz Truss, for their first audience Photo: Yui Mok / POOL / AFP
Later, King Charles gave his first speech to the nation as monarch, sitting alongside a picture of his "darling Mama" Photo: Yui Mok / POOL / AFP
King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort continued to receive the well wishes of people as they left Buckingham Palace in London. Photo: STRINGER / ANADOLU AGENCY / Anadolu Agency via AFP
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