World leaders greet King Charles at Buckingham Palace on eve of Queen’s funeral

King's accession tour' of UK draws to a close as prime ministers and presidents gather to pay their respects

After 10 days receiving the condolences of the British people, King Charles III was embraced by world leaders before Monday's funeral for the Queen, after which he will finally lay his mother to rest in a private ceremony in a Windsor chapel.

The King's black Rolls-Royce swept on to the forecourt of Buckingham Palace on Sunday morning as prime ministers and presidents from the US to Rwanda gathered. He waved to cheering crowds which have followed him around Britain over the last week on his accession tour", before holding his second meeting with Liz Truss, the prime minister.