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Were you there? 33 great pictures as King Charles III visits Dunfermline

King Charles spoke to members of the large crowd in Dunfermline. Image: Kenny Smith/DCT Media.
King Charles spoke to members of the large crowd in Dunfermline. Image: Kenny Smith/DCT Media.

Hundreds of people lined the streets of Dunfermline as King Charles III carried out his first official engagement since the late Queen’s funeral.

The crowd stretched along the bottom of the High Street, into Bridge Street and the Kingsgate.

King Charles III meets the crowd on a walkabout. Image Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

Among them was 59-year-old Gillian Steedman and her husband Robert.

For Gillian, who lives in Dunfermline, it was the second time she had stood on the city’s streets waiting to see a British monarch.

As a child, she was among the crowd who cheered the King’s mother Queen Elizabeth II when she visited in 1972.

The King speaks to members of the crowd. Image Kenny Smith/DCT Media.

And she was delighted to be back 50 years later to see King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla.

“I loved the Queen,” she said.

“I’m here today because I wanted to show support for her son. They work so hard.

“He’s just lost his mum and I lost my own mum last year.”

Gillian was nine when the Queen came to town to celebrate the 900th anniversary of Dunfermline Abbey.

She stood outside the King Malcolm Hotel, where the Queen and Prince Philip enjoyed a civic lunch.

‘I’d rather meet the King than Robbie Williams’

Also among Monday’s crowd was Nicola Wallace, from Dunfermline.

She shook the King’s hand as he engaged in a walkabout after an official ceremony in the City Chambers.

Queen Consort Camilla meets the people of Dunfermline. Image Kenny Smith/DCT Media.

By that point, she had been waiting for almost three hours.

“It was definitely worth it,” she said.

“I’m a royal fan and I stood at the motorway to see the Queen’s cortege passing through.

“I also saw the procession on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh.

“Today was a brilliant experience. I’d rather meet the King than Robbie Williams any day.”

Were you in Dunfermline to meet the King?

Here are some of our best pictures of Monday’s crowd.

Waiting patiently for King Charles III to emerge. Image Kenny Smith/DCT Media.
One young man secured a great view. Image Kenny Smith/DCT Media.
A large number of Union Flags were on display. Picture Kenny Smith/DCT Media.
The crowd included young and old. Image Kenny Smith/DCT Media.
Pupils from Commercial Primary School await the arrival of the King and Queen Consort in Dunfermline. Image Stuart Wallace/Shutterstock.
People waited for up to three hours to see the royal couple. Image: Kenny Smith/ DCT Thomson
Members of the crowd tries to grab a picture of the King. Image: Kenny Smith/DCT Media.
These people had a fantastic view of proceedings. Image: Kenny Smith/ DCT Media.
The King speaks to members of the crowd. Image Kenny Smith/DCT Media.
There were cheers as the couple arrived. Image Stuart Wallace/Shutterstock.
The King and Queen Consort were welcomed to Dunfermline by a pipe band. Image Kenny Smith/DCT Media.
Waiting patiently. Image: Kenny Smith/ DCT Media.
The crowd stretched over several streets. Image Kenny Smith/ DCT Media.
King Charles III meets the Dunfermline public. Image Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon waves to the crowd. Image Kenny Smith/ DCT Media.
People were hanging out of windows. Image Kenny Smith/ DCT Media.
Youngsters enjoyed the day. Image Kenny Smith/ DCT Media.
Children from Commercial Primary helped mark the occasion. Image Stuart Wallace/Shutterstock.
Commercial Primary School pupils waiting for King Charles III. Image Stuart Wallace/Shutterstock
King Charles wore a kilt as he met crowds in Dunfermline.
King Charles wore a kilt as he met crowds in Dunfermline. Image PA.
Pipers played The Skye Boat Song. Image Stuart Wallace/Shutterstock.
Lots of people were taking pictures of King Charles III. Image Kenny Smith/ DCT Media.
People were in good spirits. Image Kenny Smith/ DCT Media.
The King was wearing a kilt for his visit to Scotland. Image Kenny Smith/ DCT Media.
People were delighted to catch a glimpse of the royal couple. Image Kenny Smith/ DCT Media.
A shoulder carry for this lucky little girl. Image Kenny Smith/ DCT Media.
King Charles was full of smiles. Image Kenny Smith/ DCT Media.
Waiting for royalty. Image Kenny Smith/ DCT Media.
Many said they were honoured by the visit. Image Kenny Smith/ DCT Media.

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