King Charles stepped out to greet guests awaiting his arrival in the garden of Buckingham Palace for a special party in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of The King's Trust.
The 77-year-old monarch appeared alone on the back steps of the palace and stood to attention while the British national anthem, God Save the King, played over loudspeakers.
Signalling the official start of the Royal Garden Party, the King descended the steps with the help of an umbrella, which he used as a makeshift cane. He arrived alone and proceeded to make his way into the crowd, solo. See all the best pictures...
© Alamy Stock PhotoThe King's solo arrival
He looked dapper in a light grey two-piece suit and a blue and purple-patterned tie as he chatted to star-studded invitees, including actors Helen Mirren and Damien Lewis, and presenting duo Ant and Dec.
© Alamy Stock PhotoCelebrity guests
Entertaining the crowd without his wife, Queen Camilla, King Charles was filmed as he shook hands with Alister guests and laughed with them, enjoying the dry spell on an otherwise rainy day.
© POOL/AFP via Getty Images50 years of The King's Trust
The celebratory garden party followed a glittering evening of style and celebrity as A-listers and royals gathered at the Royal Albert Hall on Monday in honour of the Trust's milestone anniversary.
The King's Trust Celebration marked 50 years of the charity's work supporting disadvantaged young people, and saw the likes of George and Amal Clooney dazzle on the red carpet, swapping makeup tips and handshakes with the King and Queen later in the evening.
The event recognised the achievements of young people supported by The King's Trust in the UK and around the world and featured performances from the likes of rock legend Sir Rod Stewart, Jools Holland and singer Rita Ora.
© Getty ImagesRecipient meet-and-greets
The King stopped to shake hands with Victoria Nightscales, who was the recipient of the King's Trust England award, while Dame Helen and Damian watched on.
© Getty ImagesAn unexpected cross-over
Former Strictly star Tasha Ghouri looked regal in a powder blue tulle dress as she chatted with the King. The ex-reality TV contestant is a campaigner for deaf inclusion, accessibility, and awareness.
