King Charles III greets crowds at Buckingham Palace with Queen Consort - 9News

King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort, have been greeted by a rapturous crowd outside the gates of Buckingham Palace on their return to London following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

A loud shout of "God save the King" erupted as the couple arrived at the palace they will now call home, and Charles began warmly greeting the waiting masses.

There were smiles, handshakes and even a few kisses as the new monarch met some of his subjects for the first time as King, before entering the palace for the first time in his new role.

A well-wisher kisses the hand of King Charles III as he walks outside at Buckingham Palace following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. (AP)

In one way, it was simply a grieving man returning home, but royal commentators said the moment signified much more.

BBC home editor Mark Easton said one of the King's security guards followed him closely, telling the waiting masses to put their phones down and "enjoy the moment".

"This was a huge moment — don't forget that — because this was the first time that the new King met his people on that line outside Buckingham Palace," he said.

"Interesting that he drove to the gates of the palace, but didn't drive in. He stopped. 

"His first first job that he felt as soon as he got to what will now be his home at Buckingham Palace was to leave the car and go and meet his people. 

Britain's King Charles III, back to camera, greets well-wishers as he walks by the gates of Buckingham Palace following Thursday's death of Queen Elizabeth II, in London, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. King Charles III, who spent much of his 73 years preparing for the role, planned to meet with the prime minister and address a nation grieving the only British monarch most of the world had known. He takes the throne in an era of uncertainty for both his country and the monarchy itself. (Yui Mok/Pool Phot (AP)

King Charles III meets crowds who have gathered outside Buckingham Palace after the death of his mother, the Queen. (Nine)

"And he met them in a very direct way. As you were saying he was kissed on the hand. He was kissed on the cheek by one woman. His hands were grabbed."

The new monarch and his wife had taken off about 12.30pm on Friday (9.30pm AEST) from Aberdeen International Airport in Scotland, where they had travelled to be with the Queen at her Balmoral home before her death.

King Charles III waves to the public after viewing floral tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth II outside Buckingham Palace. (Getty)

Huge crowds greet King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort, at the gates of Buckingham Palace. (Nine)

As per tradition dating back to the 15th century, the garter king of arms, who is responsible for governing royal heraldry in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, will step out onto the balcony at St James's Palace and officially proclaim Charles as the new King.

A 41-gun salute at London's Hyde Park will follow.

Charles is due to address the UK at 6pm tonight (3am AEST).

St Paul's Cathedral in London will hold an evening service to mark the Queen's death at 6pm local time, which will be open to the public. Members of the royal family will not attend.

King Charles III at Aberdeen Airport as he travels to London following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.. (AP)

King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort leave the Balmoral estate as they return to London following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. (Getty)

In the days that follow, the new King will attend a joint session involving both houses of the British Parliament and embark on a tour of the UK, visiting Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

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