Curtsey for the King: Charles meets Truss ahead of 'reception of the century' for world leaders at Buckingham Palace
The new monarch smiled and waved at cheering well-wishers as he was driven through the palace gates in the state Rolls-Royce this afternoon.
Most dignitaries are also expected to view the Queen's coffin in the ancient heart of Parliament after being given a VIP timeslot before arriving at Buckingham Palace around 6pm. Mr Biden, who flew in late last night, said that the Queen "defined an era" after she reigned for a record-breaking 70 years. Australia's anti-monarchy Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who viewed the lying-in-state and met Charles yesterday, told Sky News Australia that the Queen was "a constant reassuring presence".
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