The procession was making its way from a ceremonial welcome at Horse Guards Parade in St James’s Park where a royal salute was fired. The grand entrance was silent and only the sound of horses galloping and wheels turning could be heard.
When the carriage made it to the steps of the palace, it was the Queen Consort who alighted first, wearing a royal blue overcoat with a matching beret. She smiled for a photograph as the king followed shortly. Ramaphosa stepped out soon after, buttoning up his trench coat.
Walking towards the door of the palace the trio stopped to face the media momentarily and then turned to enter. The king could be heard saying something to Ramaphosa, but it was not clear what he said.
Shortly after, the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Catherine, walked in together with international relations minister, Naledi Pandor. The royals and Ramaphosa then retired to the Regency Room Suite.
South Africa’s national anthem welcomes President Ramaphosa to Buckingham Palace
Image: Amanda Khoza/TimesLIVE
The South African national anthem could be heard through the streets of London as President Cyril Ramaphosa, King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla’s golden carriage made its way to Buckingham Palace’s red carpet.
The procession was making its way from a ceremonial welcome at Horse Guards Parade in St James’s Park where a royal salute was fired. The grand entrance was silent and only the sound of horses galloping and wheels turning could be heard.
When the carriage made it to the steps of the palace, it was the Queen Consort who alighted first, wearing a royal blue overcoat with a matching beret. She smiled for a photograph as the king followed shortly. Ramaphosa stepped out soon after, buttoning up his trench coat.
Walking towards the door of the palace the trio stopped to face the media momentarily and then turned to enter. The king could be heard saying something to Ramaphosa, but it was not clear what he said.
Shortly after, the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Catherine, walked in together with international relations minister, Naledi Pandor. The royals and Ramaphosa then retired to the Regency Room Suite.
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