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The King and Queen looked regal in co-ordinated outfits as the sun shone down on them during their first joint engagement since the Coronation this morning.
King Charles, 74, and Queen Camilla, 75, beamed as they met with adoring royal fans in Covent Garden, central London, they made several visits.
While the King was sharp in a navy suit, Queen Camilla shone in a teal blue coat dress with a chiffon scarf and pearl earrings.
As they shook hands with well wishers who gathered to catch a glimpse of Their Majesties, the royal couple made the perfect team.
Today’s outing marks the first joint royal engagement between the pair since the eyes of the world were upon them at Westminster Abbey on May 6 during the Coronation.
Although the grandiosity of the occasion may have shown on their faces at the time, with just a hint of nervousness visible on their faces, today the King and Queen looked relaxed as they were back to royal duties.
King Charles and Queen Camilla were greeted with a platter of chocolate covered strawberries upon arrival in Covent Garden Market in their first joint royal engagement since the coronation
During their visit, King Charles and Queen Camilla met with business owners, including market traders, people in arts organisations in the area and other members of the community.
To begin their visit, Their Majesties went to St Paul’s Church, which is known as the Actors’ Church, to mark its 390th anniversary. While at the church, they met community theatre groups who use it as their meeting space.
In particular, Camilla met with the Church’s Drama for Healing Group, established in 2019, which primarily works with women who have been subject to domestic abuse. The Queen has long championed the cause of ending domestic violence and is a patron for the SafeLives charity.
Before leaving the church, Their Majesties signed the visitor’s book, which was previously signed by the late Queen Elizabeth in 1988.
The King waves goodbye to royal fans as he prepares to get back in the car and head back to Buckingham Palace
King Charles steps back into the car at the end of his royal visit to Covent Garden as he heads back home
Queen Camilla waves from the car as she departs Covent Garden and heads back to Buckingham Palace
The King and Queen pose for photos as they stand in the market at Covent Garden, which has been adorned with Union Jack bunting
Queen Camilla chats to a market trader in Covent Garden as Union Jack bunting hangs behind her
The King holds up his hand and has a cheeky expression on his face as he meets royal fans in Covent Garden’s market
Royal fans smile as they manage to grab the king for a chat while he greeted crowds in Covent Garden
During their visit to the Actor’s Church in Covent Garden, King Charles and Queen Camilla chatted to the vicar
The King and Queen visited the Actor’s Church in Covent Garden on their first joint outing since being crowned at Westminster Abbey
Another royal fan looked thrilled as she shook hands with King Charles outside Covent Garden market
As Their Majesties stood outside the Actor’s Church in Covent Garden, they smiled for photographs
A young royal fan who gathered to meet the King while waving a Union Jack flag appeared a little bit starstruck
Queen Camilla, who was dressed in a teal-coloured coat dress, was greeted by schoolchildren outside the church
The Queen patted the head of one of the schoolchildren as she carried a posy of flowers in her other hand
The sun came out for the King and Queen – although Charles managed to grab a little bit of shade
The King looked relaxed and at ease as he strolled through Covent Garden on his first joint engagement with Queen Camilla since the Coronation
The King and Queen shook hands with schoolchildren who were waving Union Jack flags during their Covent Garden visit
King Charles chats to a royal fan in Covent Garden as hundreds of people queued up to get a glimpse of him
Queen Camilla looked regal in a teal coat as she said hello to royal fans who had gathered to meet her
Royal fans and schoolchildren waved Union Jack flags as the King and Queen arrived in Covent Garden
A huge crowd of fans gathered in the streets of Covent Garden to catch a glimpse of the King and Queen
Following the church trip, the King and Queen visited the Covent Garden Apple Market to meet local traders specialising in British arts and crafts, as well as restaurateurs.
They visited a stall set up by local chef and entrepreneur Amrit S Maan OBE, who runs the nearby Punjab Covent Garden restaurant.
Finally, the King and Queen visited the Royal Opera House – where Princess Charlotte celebrated her eighth birthday just a few weeks ago – to meet artists from The Royal Ballet, The Royal Opera, The Orchestra of Royal Opera House, and staff and students from The Royal Ballet School.
Upon arrival, they were greeted by Sir Lloyd Dorfman, Chair of the Royal Opera House, and Mr Alex Beard, Chief Executive of the Royal Opera House.
Among the artists ready to meet the King and Queen were Amanda Baldwin and Luke Price who performed at the Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle
In 1975 when he was Prince of Wales, King Charles became patron of The Royal Opera. In 2003 he became president of The Royal Ballet, and was made a patron of the Royal Opera House in 2009.
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