The King and Queen stepped out for their first joint engagement since the coronation. Their Majesties visited Covent Garden on Wednesday, where they met members of the local community, businesses, market traders and arts organizations.
Charles, 74, wore a navy suit, while his wife, Camilla, looked elegant in an aqua dress for the outing.
Their first stop was St Paul’s Church, known as the Actors’ Church, to mark its 390th anniversary.
The King and Queen then visited the Covent Garden Apple Market to meet local market traders specializing in British arts and crafts, as well as local restaurateurs.
The pair’s final stop was the Royal Opera House, which houses The Royal Ballet, The Royal Opera, and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. As Prince of Wales, His Majesty became patron of The Royal Opera in 1975, President of The Royal Ballet in 2003 and Patron of the Royal Opera House in 2009.
Later today, Charles will meet Prince’s Trust Award 2023 winners and celebrity ambassadors, including Holly Willoughby, at Buckingham Palace.
This Morning presenter, Holly, who left Wednesday’s show early, said: “I put my posh dress on today because later on this afternoon I am heading to Buckingham Palace and there the King will be, and we get to introduce the award winners to the King so he can say well done, which is all quite exciting isn’t it?”
