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Nicholas Cecil

King’s sombre day of reflection at Highgrove as royals tour country

King Charles with other senior Royals behind the Queen’s coffin on Wednesday

(Picture: Getty Images)

Amid the tranquillity of his beloved Highgrove home, King Charles III was preparing on Thursday for the state funeral of his mother the Queen.

The new monarch was having a day of reflection at his Gloucestershire estate after a whirlwind of public appearances since Queen Elizabeth II died a week ago.

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