King Charles and Queen Camilla meet crowds during visit to St Ives

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King Charles III meets members of the public during a visit to St Ives Harbour, Cornwall, to meet members of the Cornish community. Picture date: Thursday July 13, 2023Image source, Finnbarr Webster/PA Wire
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The King and Queen were welcomed by crowds of people

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have been welcomed by crowds in St Ives during a visit to the Cornish town.

The King and Queen toured the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, meeting with local artists.

They then heard choristers from Truro Cathedral as they arrived at St Ives Harbour - some of whom sang at the Coronation.

At the harbour they met members of the Cornish community including members of the RNLI team.

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The King met with members of St Ives RNLI station during the visit

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King Charles was all smiles as he arrived at St Ives Harbour

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The King and Queen are visiting Cornwall for the first time since receiving their new titles

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The King met choristers from Truro Cathedral on St Ives harbour

They were also introduced to Coronation Champions who were recognised earlier this year for their voluntary efforts.

It is the first time the couple have visited the county since becoming King and Queen.

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The King and Queen toured the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden during their visit to the Cornish town

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The King and Queen also toured the gardens at Barbara Hepworth museum

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People lined the street in St Ives Harbour ready to meet the King and Queen

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