More images from around the synagoguepublished at 13:47 BST
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King Charles is visiting Manchester to show his support to the Jewish community and those affected by the attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue
His Majesty met some of those who were present during the 2 October attack and was shown around the building
Crowds battled heavy showers to catch a glimpse of the King
The King is also visiting Greater Manchester Police's headquarters, where he is expected to speak to officers involved in responding to the attack
Two people were killed when Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, carried out the car and knife attack on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar
Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby were killed and three others seriously injured when Al-Shamie first drove a car into a security guard and stabbed a congregant, before attempting to force entry into the synagogue
The attacker was shot dead by police within minutes
More images from around the synagoguepublished at 13:47 BST
Image source, PA MediaImage source, ReutersImage source, PAWhy King wore kippah inside synagoguepublished at 13:43 BST
Image source, PA MediaThe King wore a kippah during his visit.
The kippah is worn by Jews as a sign of Jewish identity. In Orthodox Judaism the kippah is worn by Jewish men at all times, apart from when they are sleeping or washing.
In Liberal and Reform Judaism some women choose to wear the kippah if they are doing anything holy, eg
- during ceremonies at home
- in the synagogue
- during holy days
- when they are reading the Torah
Watch: Moment King pauses to view floral tributes for victimspublished at 13:33 BST
King wanted to show supportpublished at 13:31 BST
Lynette Horsburgh
BBC NewsThe King has said he wants to show his support for the Jewish community following the attack.He has previously told how he and Queen Camilla were deeply affected by what happened.
Image source, ReutersSombre mood, but King shares laugh with synagogue memberpublished at 13:26 BST
The mood feels sombre but the King appeared to be in convivial spirits as he made time to chat to members of the synagogue.
Image source, ReutersAnother view of the King's arrivalpublished at 13:22 BST
Kevin Fitzpatrick
BBC North West political editor
Image source, PA MediaAbout 100 people turn out to catch glimpse of Kingpublished at 13:21 BST
Daniel Wittenberg
BBC NewsWe think about 150 people from the local area have turned out to see the King, most from the Jewish community.
King tours synagogue buildingpublished at 13:19 BST
Tom Mullen
BBC NewsHis Majesty is being shown around the building, pausing to speak to members of the Jewish community.
Image source, ReutersKing pauses to see flowers left in memory of victimspublished at 13:14 BST
Lynette Horsburgh
Reporter, BBC News OnlineThere are dozens of floral tributes left at the scene of the attack, in which two people were killed.
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Image source, ReutersKing meeting synagogue leaderspublished at 13:10 BST
Tom Mullen
BBC NewsHis Majesty is meeting leaders from synagogue and speaking to people who were present on the day of the attack.
Image source, PA MediaTraffic at standstill as king enters synagoguepublished at 13:08 BST
Kevin Fitzpatrick
BBC North West political editor
Traffic on the road outside the synagogue was brought to a stand still before the King’s motor arrived.
He was met by a delegation from the synagogue and read some of the messages on the floral tributes before making his way inside.
King welcomed by Rabbi Daniel Walkerpublished at 12:58 BST
The King has arrived at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation.
He was met by Rabbi Daniel Walker from the synagogue.
The King looked at some of the flowers which have been laid outside since the attack two and a half weeks ago.
His Majesty waved at members of the local community who had arrived to see the Monarch, one shouting ‘God Save the King’.
Well-wishers turn out to meet the Kingpublished at 12:55 BST
Daniel Wittenberg
BBC News
Members of the wider Heaton Park synagogue community and local residents have come out onto the street to watch the King arrive.
They include Raphael Schleider and his 15-year-old son Yakov, who regularly attend the synagogue and prayed with the community near the police cordon on the day of the attack.
“I’ve come here to see other people who care about what’s happened and to know that it still matters to people in the UK,” Yakov says.
“For the King to be here, it shows me that the UK is upset about this attack.”
King Charles 'deeply shocked' by the attackpublished at 12:53 BST
Lynette Horsburgh
BBC News
Image source, ReutersKing Charles has previously said he and Queen Camilla were left "deeply shocked and saddened" in the aftermath of the attack "especially on such a significant day for the Jewish community".
His Majesty said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this appalling incident and we greatly appreciate the swift actions of the emergency services."
Welcome to our live coveragepublished at 12:53 BST
Tom Mullen
BBC NewsWe'll be with you for the afternoon as King Charles visits Manchester to show his support for those affected by the attack on a synagogue in the city.
His Majesty's first engagement is at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue itself, where he will meet members of the community, including some of those who were present during the 2 October attack.