Despite his grief, King has been keen to meet public, with some pointing to more approachable future for monarch
As Queen Elizabeth II left her beloved Balmoral for a final time, thousands of well-wishers greeted the new King as he arrived at Buckingham Palace.
Crowds lined the Mall cheering and waving as the King was driven in his State Rolls-Royce from Clarence House through the gates of the palace, with the Queen Consort arriving shortly afterwards.
