Cheerful Charles! The King appears in great spirits as he welcomes the President of Estonia Alar Karis to Windsor Castle for a royal reception
- King Charles III has today welcomed the President of Estonia to Windsor Castle
- Read More: King Charles and Queen Camilla first historic Order of the Garter
King Charles III has today welcomed the President of Estonia to Windsor Castle.
The monarch, 74, appeared in excellent spirits as he received President Alar Karis, 65, at his Berkshire residence.
The royal looked typically smart in a grey suit which he paired with a white shirt and a pale pink tie.
Alar also looked dapper in a navy suit and a grey tie as he was warmly greeted by the King.
Alar was elected as the president of Estonia with a two thirds majority of 72 votes assuming office in October 2021.
King Charles III has today welcomed the President of Estonia Alar Karis to Windsor Castle (pictured)
The election received criticism and calls for electoral reform due to the absence of opposing candidates.
The reception comes just three days after the Royal Family were out in force to celebrate the King’s official birthday at Trooping the Colour.
While yesterday the King and Queen waved to crowds as they attended a service of the most Noble Order of the Garter at Windsor Castle.
Monday’s ceremony was Charles’ first service for the Order of the Garter, the oldest order of chivalry in Britain, since becoming King and marked the official installation of two new members.
Former Labour minister Catherine Ashton was made Lady Companion while Chris Patten, the final governor of Hong Kong, became a Knight Companion.
Thousands of members of the public gathered inside the castle grounds to see the procession arrive at St George’s Chapel.
The monarch, 74, appeared in excellent spirits as he received President Alar Karis, 65, at his Berkshire residence
The royal looked typically smart in a grey suit which he paired with a white shirt and a pale pink tie
Members of the Order in attendance included former prime ministers Sir Tony Blair and Sir John Major, as well as the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh, among others.
The Princess of Wales also attended and shared a smile with William as the procession moved past.
Meanwhile, Queen Camilla arrived with Charles and could be seen clinging to her hat as the wind whipped up around her.
The Duke of York, who is a member of the Order, did not attend.
Meanwhile, two other members of the Order, Lord Shuttleworth and Lord Luce, were named in the order of service but were unable to attend.
After the service, a procession of four Ascot Landau coaches ferried away members of the royal family who waved to the crowds as they went past.
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