King Charles and Queen Camilla brave the rain as they step out in Jersey for landmark trip

Many fans could be seen waving flags in one hand while holding an umbrella in the other.

The plane carrying King Charles and Queen Camilla landed at Jersey Airport earlier today.

The royal couple were then driven to St Helier, where they were greeted by a 21-gun salute from People's Park.

Charles, 75, and Camilla, 76, will later travel to the Royal Square for a special sitting of the States and Royal Court.

This visit marks the first time a British monarch has visited the island in 19 years.

The late Queen Elizabeth II visited Jersey in 2005.

On Tuesday, King Charles and Queen Camilla will head to Guernsey.

The couple is set to attend a centuries-old ceremony, which will pay homage to His Majesty, on the St Peter Port seafront.

The States of Guernsey noted that the royal couple is not able to go to Alderney, external and Sark, external due to "time restraints".

However, they added that representatives from those islands would be present.

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On Monday, July 15, the King will make time to present the new King’s Colours to the Jersey Sea Cadets.

Emergency service workers, veterans and youth groups will carry out a march past the Pomme D’Or Hotel.

Their Majesties' trip to the Chanel Islands comes as Buckingham Palace has announced an upcoming tour of Australia and Somoa in the autumn for Charles and Camilla.