King Charles pets corgi in touching moment as he meets cheering crowds in Northern Ireland
13.09.2022 - 16:01
/ ok.co.uk
King Charles lll petted a corgi – the favourite dog of his late mother Queen Elizabeth ll – as he and Camilla, Queen Consort greeted cheering crowds in Northern Ireland. King Charles, 73, and Camilla, 75, touched down at Belfast City Airport at Tuesday lunchtime, continuing the new monarch's tour of the UK since he ascended the throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth ll on Thursday, 8 September.
After travelling to Hillsborough Castle, the King and Queen Consort thrilled the waiting crowds – including scores of children – that had been waiting for hours outside of the castle as they stepped out of the car for a walkabout. The royal couple greeted the crowds warmly, as the new King even used both hands to shake as many of the hands outstretched towards him as possible.The new King was quick to pet a corgi that he spotted in the sea of people, in a touching moment that was surely a nod to his late mother, the Queen, who famously owned corgis all of her life.
For all of the latest updates, sign up for OK!'s Royal newsletter. After touching down at Belfast Airport, the King and Queen consort were greeted by Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris, the chief executive of the airport, and the lord lieutenant of Belfast Fionnuala Jay-O’Boyle, who is one of Charles' close friends and they could be seen greeting each other warmly.
Some school children also greeted the King and Queen Consort, before the royal couple set off on their journey to Hillsborough Castle, where crowds had been gathering since before dawn to get a glimpse of the new King. King Charles has a day full of engagements ahead of him in Northern Ireland, which includes meeting Stormont's party leaders and receiving a message of condolence from the
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