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Added on the 10/09/2022 13:58:03 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako are formally welcomed to Britain for a state visit, with the emperor inspecting troops on Horse Guards Parade alongside King Charles III. A lavish banquet at Buckingham Palace is among the events planned for the three-day trip. IMAGES
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive by carriage at Royal Ascot, British racing's most important week, with £17.5 million ($22.1 million) on offer over five days that span a heady mix of top-class racing, the very height of fashion and the patronage of the Royal Family. The royal procession also saw Lady Gabriella Windsor and Princess Anne, Princess Royal in a second carriage. IMAGES
Britain's King Charles III leaves Buckingham Palace to attend the Trooping the Colour military parade in central London. Trooping the Colour marks the British sovereign's official birthday and is a minutely choreographed military tradition dating back more than two centuries. Charles was actually born in November, but the second birthday tradition dates back to King George II in 1748, who wanted to have a celebration in better weather as his own birthday was in October. IMAGES
Images of King Charles III, currently being treated for cancer, and Queen Camilla leaving just after they attended a religious service at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in the royal estate of Sandringham, eastern England. This is the King's second public appearance since announcing his cancer diagnosis earlier this week. IMAGES
Londoners react to the news of King Charles's cancer diagnosis. "It's quite devastating actually" says 23 year old recruiter Charlie Davies; "I feel quite sorry for him, he waited all these years to be King" says 55 year old software salesperson Sarah Firisen. SOUNDBITE