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A wave for the crowd

IN PICTURES: King Charles III visits Pickering to celebrate 50th anniversary of NYMR

By Louise Perrin
Published 12th Jun 2023, 19:47 GMT
Updated 12th Jun 2023, 20:05 GMT

King Charles III has visited Pickering to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Flying Scotsman and also the 50th anniversary of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

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.

People took advantage of every vantage point

17. King Charles visits Pickering

People took advantage of every vantage point Photo: Richard Ponter

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A good natured crowd filmed the occasion

18. King Charles visits Pickering

A good natured crowd filmed the occasion Photo: Richard Ponter

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King Charles spent time with a large number of people along the route

19. King Charles visits Pickering

King Charles spent time with a large number of people along the route Photo: Richard Ponter

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Taking it in his stride

20. King Charles visits Pickering

Taking it in his stride Photo: Richard Ponter

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