King Charles III was heard telling well-wishers he "dreaded this day" as he greeted the crowds outside Buckingham palace. Queen Elizabeth died surrounded by her family at Balmoral on Thursday - and the new King stayed overnight in the Scottish Highlands before returning to London earlier today as a period of national mourning begins.
Charles was supported by wife Camilla, who will now be known as Queen Consort, a title which was Elizabeth II's "sincere wish" that she should receive. Onlookers shouted three cheers for Charles as one woman leaned over to kiss him on the hand - and he thanked them for their support while giving a rare show of his emotions.
