It may be raining - but crowds turn out to greet the new King

King Charles greets wellwishers after arriving at Buckingham Palace

King Charles greets wellwishers after arriving at Buckingham Palace Source: AAP / Christophe Ena/AP

Shouts of, "God Save the King," could be heard as the new Head of State met his subjects for the first time, with people holding out their hands to greet him, one woman even kissing him on the cheek.



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