King Charles III leaves for London: Reports

New king accompanied by his wife Camilla, the queen consort
King Charles III leaves for London: Reports

King Charles III left Balmoral Castle, where his mother Queen Elizabeth II died, on Friday for London.

According to local media reports, the king has arrived at the Aberdeen Airport with his wife Camilla, the queen consort, to fly to London.

The king will meet Prime Minister Liz Truss and later address the nation, BBC reported.

Britain's longest-serving monarch died at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday.

She has been succeeded by her son Charles.