King Charles delighted fans on Tuesday during his visit to Colchester alongside his wife, Queen Consort Camilla.
The duo were greeted by royal well-wishers who thronged around Colchester Castle armed with Union Jack flags. As the King paused to shake hands, eagle-eyed fans were surprised to spot the monarch playfully fist-bumping members of the public.
WATCH: King Charles and Queen Camilla greeted by cheering crowd in Colchester
The sweet moment was shared on social media in a joyful Instagram update featuring clips of the King and Queen during their visit. In the caption, King Charles' social media team penned: "So wonderful to celebrate with Colchester today as they mark their new City status!
"Colchester officially became a city in November 2022, having been awarded the status during Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations."
© Photo: Getty ImagesCharles greeting royal well-wishers
Royal fans heaped praise on His Majesty, with one writing: "Loved how the King fist bumped someone in the crowd," while a second remarked: "Fist bump by The King! How wonderful!!"
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A third noted: "He's such a cool cat," and a fourth added: "What a beautiful visit and celebration! Very much looking forward to the coronation."
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe royal couple were all smiles
During their whirlwind visit, the royal couple travelled to Colchester Zoo to meet their newest addition – a baby white rhino named Dara. As he pulled on a cord to draw material covering the rhino's name, a town crier rang a bell and boomed out: "Oyez, oyez, oyez! I officially proclaim Colchester Zoo's newest addition as baby Dara."
His loud response prompted Charles to start laughing before he told zoo staff, "I do hope it grows into a substantial animal!" He then departed by car as a band played God Save The King.
© Photo: Getty ImagesCharles and Camilla outside Colchester Castle
Queen Consort Camilla, meanwhile, visited Colchester library where she was presented with an Essex library card. Camilla, who supports a number of literacy charities, joked: "I shall have to come back and see what I can find".
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