The couple took time to look at the flowers left by well-wishers, as well as to chat with some of the people who had waited for their first glimpse of the new monarch.
5. Queen Elizabeth II death
King Charles III shaking hands with Alliance Party Leader Naomi Long as Sinn Fein Vice President Michelle O'Neill, DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and UUP leader Doug Beattie look on at Hillsborough Castle, Co Down. Picture date: Tuesday September 13, 2022. Photo: PA Wire
6. Queen Elizabeth II death
King Charles III meeting Sinn Fein Vice President Michelle O'Neill at Hillsborough Castle, Co Down. Picture date: Tuesday September 13, 2022. Photo: PA Wire
7. Queen Elizabeth II death
King Charles III meeting wellwishers as he arrives for a visit to Hillsborough Castle, Co Down, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. Picture date: Tuesday September 13, 2022. Photo: PA Wire
8. Queen Elizabeth II death
King Charles III and the Queen Consort meeting wellwishers outside Hillsborough Castle, Co Down, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. Picture date: Tuesday September 13, 2022. Photo: PA Wire