King Charles sparked a fan reaction on Monday when he visited Pickering in North Yorkshire.
In photos shared to the royal family’s official Instagram page, His Majesty could be seen exploring the North Yorkshire market town with a huge grin on his face.
During his whirlwind visit, Charles, 74, took the opportunity to climb on board the footplate of Flying Scotsman as the Royal Train was pulled into a station by the famous steam locomotive.
He also learned about the town’s history before sampling local produce from independent shops. Later in the afternoon, he visited St Peter and St Paul’s Church, which is famous for its medieval wall paintings.
Captioning the carousel of photos, the monarch’s social media team penned: “Thank you to everyone who welcomed The King to Pickering today!
“In this North Yorkshire Market Town, His Majesty had the chance to celebrate 50 years of @northyorkshiremoorsrailway, sample some local produce, and learned more about the town’s history.
“There was a special start to the visit, as His Majesty’s train arrived in the station being pulled by the Flying Scotsman”.
Fans were delighted to see King Charles looking particularly dapper in a smart summer suit. Embracing the mini heatwave, the royal ditched his trusty navy suits for a lightweight oatmeal two-piece featuring a double-breasted jacket and a pair of sleek chinos.
He wore a white carnation in his lapel and added a touch of colour to his outfit with a playful maroon elephant tie.
Impressed by his suave appearance, royal fans flocked to the comments section to share their thoughts. “His majesty is always impeccably dressed,” penned one, while a second gushed: “I love the King in his summer suits. So dapper”.
A third remarked: “His Majesty looking extremely dapper!” and a fourth added: “He looks happy & healthy. Also, great tie!”
