King Charles III and Prince William make surprise visit to greet people waiting up to 16-hours to view Queen Elizabeth II's coffin
- King Charles III and Prince William in a surprise visit to greet the 14-hour long line.
- The King shook hands and talked to people waiting to pay respect to his late mother.
King Charles III and Prince William have made a surprise visit to people in a 16-hour line to see the Queen lying-in-state.
After visiting Wales yesterday for his first visit to the country as King, his car unexpectedly pulled up to the Albert Embankment, where thousands have been waiting to view Queen Elizabeth II's coffin.
The new monarch shook hands with people facing cold September weather to pay respects to his late mother.
Videos of King Charles show him telling the patient mourners that they "aren't too far off," the end of the line.
The BBC reported that the King told the people in the massive line that they had made "friends for life" during their epic wait and discussed soccer with some younger members of the public. The King supports Burnley football club.
Prince William, next in line to the throne, also mingled with the crowds. He asked people how they coped with cold overnight temperatures.
The Prince of Wales also shook hands with a Paddington Bear.
Cheers of "God Save the King," "God Save the Prince of Wales," and hip hooray rippled through the massive line as the royal duo walked up and down, reported The BBC.
Some people burst into tears after meeting the Prince, who stayed on once his father departed after 20 minutes.
One woman told the Prince of Wales she had been queuing for 13 hours. He replied: "Thirteen hours? You're looking very good on 13 hours," reported the BBC.