King Charles made his way to the British Fashion Council headquarters in the Strand this afternoon, just hours after releasing a statement voicing his "deepest concern" regarding his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest.
Onlookers gathered along the streets let out audible gasps as the royal vehicle arrived.
Dressed in a dark suit, the monarch stepped from his car to a cacophony of voices from the assembled crowd.
Journalists called out questions concerning Andrew's detention as King entered the venue, though he offered no reply.
King Charles made his way to the British Fashion Council headquarters in the Strand this afternoon.
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The King maintained his composure throughout, declining to acknowledge any enquiries about the situation involving his sibling.
Inside the venue, King explored various stands featuring collections from designers participating in the global fashion event.
The monarch shared a light-hearted exchange with designer Stella McCartney, laughing and joking with her during the launch of London Fashion Week.
When the King enquired about her father, the Beatle Sir Paul McCartney, she responded: "He's great, he's great. You guys need to hang out."
Inside the venue, King explored various stands featuring collections from designers participating in the global fashion event.
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McCartney showcased British sustainable innovations to the King, who showed particular interest in materials derived from mushrooms and a plant-based alternative to feathers.
Throughout his tour of the exhibits, the King remained visibly relaxed and comfortable.
McCartney gifted the King a scarf and took charge of arranging the subsequent photograph for the assembled media, instructing the monarch: "Let's do a nice photo, ready, OK, come on, cheesy smile."
Stella McCartney showcased British sustainable innovations to the King, who showed particular interest in materials derived from mushrooms and a plant-based alternative to feathers.
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Noticing the scarf required adjustment, she told him: "OK, I'll do this, let me organise this, here you go Your Majesty, ready, pull it."
The pair held the gift together as they posed for the cameras.
Following the official opening of London Fashion Week, King Charles departed the British Fashion Council premises.
As his vehicle pulled away, reporters once again shouted questions, but the monarch again chose not to respond.