The sun shone down as King Charles III visited Pickering as part of the centenary celebrations of the UK’s best-known locomotive.
Crowds came out in their hundreds to welcome the Monarch as he toured the town, visiting shops and exchanging pleasantries with those who had gathered to greet him.
Browse our gallery to see images from the day.
. King Charles visits Pickering
King Charles on the footplate of The Flying Scotsman at Pickering Station Photo: Richard
. King Charles visits Pickering
Children from Gillamoor Primary School wait to welcome the King Photo: Richard Ponter
. King Charles visits Pickering
King Charles with NYMR's General Manager Chris Price Photo: Richard Ponter
. King Charles visits Pickering
King Charles in front of The Flying Scotsman at Pickering Station Photo: Richard Ponter
. King Charles visits Pickering
King Charles met staff and volunteers at the station Photo: Richard Ponter
. King Charles visits Pickering
Gillamoor Primary School cheer for King Charles Photo: Richard Ponter
. King Charles visits Pickering
King Charles unveils the plaque commemorating the visit Photo: Richard Ponter
. King Charles visits Pickering
Children greet the King in Pickering Photo: Richard Ponter
2. King Charles visits Pickering
King Charles on the footplate of The Flying Scotsman at Pickering Station Photo: Richard
3. King Charles visits Pickering
Children from Gillamoor Primary School wait to welcome the King Photo: Richard Ponter
4. King Charles visits Pickering
King Charles with NYMR's General Manager Chris Price Photo: Richard Ponter