Queen Camilla

Amongst the pomp and pageantry there was a moment of silence in tribute to the Air India crash victims.

King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by members of the Royal Family as they waved to cheering crowds.

The solo engagement in Hexham comes just over a week since the King and Queen's visit to Canada.

On Tuesday, the parliament in Ottawa will be opened by a monarch for the first time in decades.

Monday was the first of a packed two-day visit meant to highlight Canada's sovereignty and its ties to the Crown.

The stamps featuring six designs will be released on the King's official birthday on 14 June.

Canada once downplayed the monarchy. Now, it is leaning on it to assert its sovereignty.

The horticultural event welcomes royals, celebrities and dogs, showing rewilding and pet-friendly designs.