Buckingham Palace has hailed a 'fantastic day' after Greater Manchester rolled out the red carpet for the new King. King Charles made his first visit to the region since ascending to the throne following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II last September.
Accompanied by the Queen Consort he mingled with crowds who had gathered to greet them, saw one of LS Lowry's famous paintings up close, spoke to England manager Gareth Southgate and even asked how Manchester United were getting on, during a whirlwind tour.
He also met factory workers, schoolkids and community volunteers amongst others at the four visits in Manchester city centre, Trafford, Bolton and Wythenshawe.
