Royal Standard raised above Buckingham Palace for the first time of the King’s reign
It comes after Charles III was appointed King following the death of the nation’s longest-reigning monarch, Elizabeth II.
King Charles III acceded to the throne immediately on the death of Elizabeth II, at the age of 96 in the sanctuary of Balmoral Castle.
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Hide AdThe Queen’s son and successor King Charles III spoke of his grief soon after Buckingham Palace announced the death of the 96-year-old monarch, who died “peacefully” on Thursday afternoon at Balmoral.
There were cheers from the crowds as the King’s state Bentley arrived at the gates of the Palace.
He stepped from the car to greet the hundreds of well-wishers gathered outside.
Charles shook hands with countless members of the public lined up behind a barrier, thanking them for their good wishes.
Cheers rang out at Buckingham Palace as the King and Queen arrived, along with shouts of “God save the King”.
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Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford has said news about the Queen’s deteriorating health will have prompted “an afternoon of sober reflection and anxiety for households across Wales”.
At a press conference held in Cardiff in response to the Prime Minister’s energy plan announcement, Mr Drakeford said: “I should begin by just reflecting on the news published through Buckingham Palace earlier today – an afternoon of sober reflection and anxiety for households across Wales.
“Of course, we will be wishing all sympathy and understanding with members of the royal family who are gathering at Balmoral.”
The man in charge of looking after the Queen’s health is Professor Sir Huw Thomas, Head of the Medical Household and Physician to the Queen.
Sir Huw has been Head of the Medical Household since 2014 and was knighted last year after being invested with the Insignia of a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
It is likely the Queen wanted to thank Sir Huw personally for his care of her and the royal family.
Sir Huw, who is also professor of gastrointestinal genetics at Imperial College London’s department of surgery and cancer, has previously spoken of how grateful he was to be recognised for his service.
Peers from Labour and the crossbench have added to the well-wishers, including crossbench peer Lord Patel, who said during a debate in the House of Lords that he “wishes Her Majesty the Queen well”.
Labour peer Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top said: “I too associate myself with the wishes and prayers that people are making for the royal family.”
The BBC are reporting that 7 members of the Royal Family are on board a flight set to land at Aberdeen Airport shortly.
Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg said “it is a matter of the gravest concern to all of us when our sovereign is unwell”.
Mr Rees-Mogg was speaking for the first time in the House of Commons since his appointment to the role, and as he began his closing speech in the debate on energy costs.
He said: “Can I begin by adding my voice to those of honourable and right honourable members about Her Majesty the Queen and wish her well from this House.
“It is a matter of the gravest concern to all of us when our sovereign is unwell. “
The plane carrying seven members of the Royal Family has landed at Aberdeen airport.
It’s not known who exactly is on the flight from RAF Northolt
The RAF plane that landed in Aberdeen was carrying the Duke of Cambridge, the Duke of York and the Earl and Countess of Wessex.
The BBC reported that it was carrying up to seven royals and that it may also be carrying the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
