King Charles apologises to tourists and leaves onlookers stunned during walkabout in central London
Royal Biographer Robert Hardman says King Charles is 'much happier' since becoming monarch
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King Charles has apologised to well-wishers for leaving them in the rain during his engagement in Notting Hill.
The King stunned tourists on a visit to St Peter's Church to thank aid volunteers and supporters of the Disasters Emergency Committee.
The visit came as a surprise for security reasons, but passers-by were quick to recognise the 76-year-old as he waved to ongoers.
When meeting the King, one tourist from Texas said: "Oh my God, you're kidding me."
King Charles has apologised to well-wishers for leaving them in the rain during his engagement in Notting Hill
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Charles replied: "I'm so sorry you've been stopped coming along the street. Are you all trying to go somewhere else, are you? I hope you are not getting too wet."
The American replied: "No, thank you so much. No, we're not."
King Charles was quickly recognised by passers-by
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His Majesty asked the group of tourists if they were enjoying their time in the UK, to which one tourist replied: "Now we are," making the monarch laugh.
The monarch joked: "Oh I don't know about (that)!"
He added: "Anyway I do hope you make the most of it and have a very Happy Christmas."
Describing the meeting, the tourist said: "That would never happen in the US! What a man, what a guy! I can't believe he came over and stopped to talk to us.
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Charles asked a group of tourists if they were enjoying their time in the UK
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"We've been waiting for an hour but it was absolutely worth it. I can't believe he came over and stopped to talk to us. It's just like in a movie!
"This is the most British thing that could ever happen in the UK. In the US, you wouldn't get near anyone because of the security, but here, the King just casually wanders down to say hello. It's amazing!"
A Dutch tourist, who was also present for the meeting, added: "I told him we were having a good holiday now and he laughed. What a lovely, kind and polite man."
Her mother, Diana, added: "I arranged an event with our King Willem last year, but I much prefer your King Charles. Such a kind man. This has been wonderful!"
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