King Charles III: New monarch gets out of limo and greets people outside Buckingham Palace
Hindustan TimesSince Thursday, Great Britain has got a new monarch, the 73-year-old, formerly Prince of Wales - Charles. To be known as King Charles III, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the throne immediately after she breathed her last aged 96 on Thursday at her summer residence Balmoral Castle in Scotland Britain's King Charles meets with members of the public outside Buckingham Palace, following the passing of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, in London, Britain, September 9, 2022. On Friday, King Charles along with his Queen Consort Camilla returned to the Buckingham Palace in London, and was greeted by a sea of supporters, who chanted “God Save the King”, The Associated Press reported. Ammar Al-Baldawi aged 64, a retiree from Hertfordsire, who was present outside the palace, told the AP that the King's gesture was “impressive, touching, a good move to come out to the crowds”. In his first address to nation as a monarch, King Charles III vowed “lifelong service” to Britain and the Commonwealth nations.