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.
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21. King Charles visits Pickering
Prince Charles spent time talking to the crowd Photo: Richard Ponter
22. King Charles visits Pickering
Meeting staff at Birdgate Chocolatiers Photo: Richard Ponter
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King Charles visits Timms Family Butchers Photo: Richard Ponter
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