A market stall holder was left taken aback when she met King Charles this week, and he appeared to show his "true colours" during the interaction. The moment has captivated many and left viewers pretty floored too.
On Friday (November 13), the King was spotted browsing various market stalls as he visited a market, and people were clearly caught off guard. After all, it's not every day you see the King walking down the street, and it's clear many were left in awe when they spotted him.
King Charles at Surrey Street Market
A clip was posted on Instagram by a woman operating as Amanda's Xi'an Royal Kitchen online, who prepares genuine Xi'an cuisine for Croydon residents. It comes as he marked his birthday with a totally "selfless act".
On Friday, the King celebrated his birthday a day ahead of schedule at Surrey Street Market, which is marking 750 years of commerce. Throngs of traders and customers assembled to spot the monarch, despite the visit clearly leaving many astounded.
Warm exchange caught on camera
Accompanying footage of Charles, Amanda posted: "What an honour to welcome King Charles at Surrey street market and at my Chinese street stall. He said my food smelt amazing and he's was definitely right!"
In the clip, the King can be seen engaging with Amanda, taking a moment to speak with her and enquire about her stall. He is heard telling her he "hope's she's succeeding" and noted it "smells very good", before she asked if he would like to try some.
It appears he was unable to stop, however, as he needed to press on with his visit. Nevertheless, he was remarkably gracious and appeared genuinely interested in her story.
Viewers react to the royal moment
The clip has garnered thousands of views since it was posted, accumulating hundreds of comments in the process. Many expressed broadly similar sentiments.
One wrote: "It is nice to see the King out and about meeting his subjects." Another added: "Love this."
A third commented: "This is surreal, can't quite believe that the King was walking around in the streets of Croydon. Must have been a highlight in the week for ordinary people doing their jobs."
Meanwhile, a fourth remarked: "King Charles is a good man." Someone else also responded: "Wow, that's a remarkable moment."
One more also noted: "He seems very personable. God bless him." Many appeared to feel the footage highlighted just how wonderful the King is, given his warmth towards people and his generosity with his time.
Several considered the exchange to be truly heartwarming. Numerous viewers noted that he seems "lovely" with people and were utterly captivated by the moment. It has truly lifted people's spirits on their social media feeds. The King is clearly loved by many.
