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

The nation'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, Camilla, the Queen Consort, the King flew from Aberdeen to RAF Northolt ahead of his televised address to the nation. On arrival at Buckingham Palace, he was greeted by thousands of well-wishers in a moving moment.

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King Charles III looked thoughtful as he left the Balmoral estate, where Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully on Thursday afternoon
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Camilla also appeared sombre on the journey to Aberdeen Airport on Friday morning
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Dressed in mourning clothes of a black suit, the new monarch was seen walking to the aircraft
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He greeted staff before embarking on the flight

The King's sons, Princes William and Harry, also left Balmoral on Friday.

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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
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Prince Harry also caught a flight from Aberdeen airport
Getty Images Harry was seen putting his arm around an airport worker at Aberdeen airport as he travelled back to London early this morning.Getty Images
He was seen putting his arm around a member of staff as they spoke on the way to his flight
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King Charles was driven away from RAF Northolt in a royal limousine
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Crowds lined the roads as the new King and Queen Consort arrived at Buckingham Palace
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King Charles stepped out of the vehicle at Buckingham Palace as monarch for the first time
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King Charles then stopped to shake hands and speak to members of the public who had gathered outside the gates
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Some greeted the King with kisses and well wishes, while others offered him their sympathy and condolences
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He also read messages left at the palace to his mother, the late Queen
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He was joined by Camilla as they read some of the tributes
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They then walked into Buckingham Palace for the first time as King and Queen Consort
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After returning to the palace, King Charles III met his prime minister, Liz Truss, for their first audience
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Later, King Charles gave his first speech to the nation as monarch, sitting alongside a picture of his "darling Mama"
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Millions will have watched the statement, which was broadcast on BBC One