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Added on the 03/06/2019 13:43:55 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
King Charles III and his wife Camilla, Queen Consort, arrive at Buckingham Palace in front of gathered crowds, following a visit to Northern Ireland on Tuesday, where Britain's new monarch attended a prayer service in memory of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. IMAGES
US President Donald Trump arrives at Stansted Airport aboard the Air Force One for an official three-day state visit to the UK. The President's visit will begin with a pomp-filled ceremony at Buckingham Palace followed by lunch with 93-year-old Queen Elizabeth II. IMAGES
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako travel by carriage down The Mall in London to Buckingham Palace, escorted by a guard of honour and accompanied by King Charles and Queen Camilla. This marks the beginning of the couple's three day state visit to the United Kingdom. It is the first state visit to the UK by a Japanese head of state since 1998 and, unusually for such a visit, comes during a general election campaign. IMAGES
US President Joe Biden solemnly recalls Queen Elizabeth II's "notion of service" at Buckingham Palace as he attends a reception hosted by King Charles III. After signing the book of condolences, he also reminisces on eating crumpets with the late queen, and how "she had that look like, "Are you okay? Anything I can do for you?" The President will attend the queen's state funeral on Monday. SOUNDBITE
Early hour images of Buckingham Palace following the death of Queen Elizabeth. The late monarch lies in an Edinburgh cathedral prior to the September 19 state funeral in London. IMAGES