A royal welcome! King is greeted by huge crowds in Bermuda in his first visit to the British overseas territory as monarch – just hours after concluding US state visit

The King is speeding along on a whirlwind tour of Bermuda today, just hours after wrapping up his triumphant state visit to the United States.

Charles, 77, who is still undergoing cancer treatment despite a busy schedule in America, is making his first visit as monarch to Britain’s overseas territories.

He flew in from Washington yesterday, but his talks begin in earnest today with at least eight different public elements.

He is making the trip alone after his wife, Queen Camilla, flew back from the US capital on a commercial flight as part of a long-standing arrangement.

Locals began gathering around King Square in Bermuda from 8am this morning to hold their ground along the Union flag-draped railings.

School children were brimming with excitement as they waved Bermuda and England flags in the sunlight.

Four-year-old Theo Godfrey wore a replica Kingsguard uniform, complete with the red tunic and bearskin hat worn by the guards who stand outside St James’s Palace and Buckingham Palace.

Her mother bought the outfit from Buckingham Palace’s official store two years ago and joked: ‘She’s been wearing it ever since!’

Charles meets four-year-old Theo Godfrey, who is wearing a replica Kingsguard uniform.

King Charles III attends a ceremony in King’s Square at St George’s in Bermuda

People celebrate King George III in King’s Square at St George’s in Bermuda today. awaiting Charles’ arrival

Charles greets members of the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club in Hamilton, Bermuda

The King waves to spectators in Bermuda

Sisters Freya, nine, and Sophie, seven, said they were ‘so excited’ to see the King and wave their flags, but were disappointed to have to return to school after Charles left.

When Jane Gregory, a retired banker, visited in 2009, she saw the late Queen Elizabeth II. He said he saw Elizabeth and came today because this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet the King.

“It’s very important for me that he comes,” he said. ‘I’m originally from England, this means a lot to me, I’m very excited.’

The weather has improved significantly since the showers and strong winds earlier this morning, with bright sunshine entering shortly before the King’s arrival.

Siblings Albie, six, and Aurora, four, spent last night and this morning creating two posters to show the King.

The first, written in red white and blue and complemented by the Union flag, read: ‘St George’s King of Bermuda III. ‘Welcome to Charles.’

They also made a crown that Aurora held on a stick.

His parents said they wanted to go down because their surname was George, the same name as the town, former monarchs and second in line to the throne.

King Charles III, along with Bermuda MP Jache Adams, cut a cake to celebrate the centenary of the Bermuda Aquarium Museum during his first visit to the Overseas Territory

Charles salutes a member of the Royal Bermuda Regiment Band and Drum Corps today

People celebrate King George III in King’s Square at St George’s in Bermuda today. awaiting Charles’ arrival

Members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment before the arrival ceremony at St George’s, Bermuda

Charles shakes hands with former rider James Larner during a visit to the Bermuda Aquarium Museum

King Charles on the ferry to the Royal Naval Dockyard in Bermuda

Before the arrival of royalty, town crier Ed Christopher practiced ringing bells, a source of great joy for primary school children.

He has been in the role since the Queen’s visit in 1994 and covers the whole island.

‘Are you excited to see the King?’ he was asked.

He replied: ‘I hope the King will be excited to see me!’

Mr. Christopher will announce the King’s arrival.

A large banner welcoming Charles was hung in the Whitehorse pub, St George’s’ oldest pub – although it mistakenly included the Queen.

It read: ‘Warm greetings to Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla.’

Her Majesty will be formally welcomed to Bermuda’s former capital, St George’s, at the ceremonial center in King’s Square.

When the King arrives at King’s Square, the 21-gun salute will end and the King will be received by Lieutenant Colonel Duncan Simons, Commanding Officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment.

A Royal Salute will be given on the Rostrum before the National Anthem is played by the regimental band.

King Charles meets Bermuda-born Michael Frith, designer of the Muppets, as he poses next to a puppet of Fozzie Bear from the iconic children’s series.

King Charles steps off a plane as he arrives for a ceremonial welcome at St George’s in Bermuda

People celebrate King George III in King’s Square at St George’s in Bermuda today. awaiting Charles’ arrival

King III. Charles greets members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment during a ceremonial welcome

Members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment interact with the public at St George’s

King Charles III reviews soldiers during a ceremony in King’s Square in St George

The King will be invited to inspect the guard accompanied by the Parade Commander, Major Kenji Bean.

Proceeding to City Hall, the King will meet Bermuda’s Prime Minister and Cabinet members, along with the Mayor of St George and local councillors, before returning to the square to meet community members gathered to watch the ceremonial welcome.

Before leaving, the King will head to St. Peter’s Church, which he last visited in 1970 to deliver the Throne Speech at the 350th opening of the Bermuda Parliament.

The King will meet with the Bishop of Bermuda, the Right Reverend Nicholas Dill, and the Priest in Charge, the Reverend Thomas Nisbett, who will show His Majesty part of the church that remains an active place of worship in Bermuda.

St. Peter’s Church, Queen Elizabeth II. She was named ‘Her Royal Highness Chappell’ by Queen Elizabeth II in the Diamond Jubilee year of 2012, to mark their 400th anniversary.

Pupils from local schools will line up up the 26 steps leading to the church to greet the King.