King Charles arrives in Wales for first time as monarch before vigil at Queen’s coffin tonight
ok.co.ukThe King and Queen Consort are visiting Wales today, as the late Queen's lying in state continues at Westminster Hall. King Charles III has begun his first visit to Wales as monarch and will start his tour by attending a service of prayer and reflection for the life of the Queen at Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff.
Charles arrived by helicopter with the Queen Consort and travelled by state limousine in bright sunshine to the service, which is also being attended by Prime Minister Liz Truss and leading figures from Wales.
A booming gun salute fired from Cardiff Castle was heard across the Welsh capital when the King and Queen Consort first arrived.
Cheering schoolchildren and members of the public lined the royal couple’s route to the cathedral. They will then travel to Cardiff Castle where Charles will hold a private audience with Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford and the presiding officer, before attending a reception hosted by the Welsh Government.
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