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.
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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
34. Queen Elizabeth II death
King Charles III during an audience with Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris at Hillsborough Castle, Co Down. Picture date: Tuesday September 13, 2022. Photo: PA Wire
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King Charles III meeting wellwishers as he arrives for a visit to Hillsborough Castle, Co Down, following the death Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. Picture date: Tuesday September 13, 2022. Photo: PA Wire
36. Queen Elizabeth II death
King Charles III and the Queen Consort view floral tributes left outside Hillsborough Castle, Co Down, following the death Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. Picture date: Tuesday September 13, 2022. Photo: PA Wire