King Charles has officially arrived in Colchester as his special visit begins.
Accompanied by wife and Queen Consort Camilla, the King was greeted at Colchester Castle by a Guard of Honour and the city’s British Army Band.
Dignitaries are gathered inside Colchester Castle, including Colchester Council leader David King, Colchester High Steward Sir Bob Russell, mayor Tim Young and Colchester MP Will Quince among those in attendance.
Arriving to music and cheers, both spent some time greeting residents who have waited to see them.
Both the King and Queen Consort have already greeted some of the refugees and schoolchildren once entering the Castle Park grounds.
The pair have since headed into the Castle to greet those waiting inside.
One of the main events taking place at the castle will be the King unveiling the name of Colchester Zoo’s newest baby rhino.
Later, Charles and Camilla will head to Colchester Library to enjoy afternoon tea with Age UK volunteers and users.
Her Majesty will be joined in the library’s Literacy Corner by children, broadcaster and author Dermot O’Leary, and author Frank Cottrell-Boyce.
Continue to follow along with the day’s events in our live blog HERE.
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