King offers traditional welcome to Indonesian president

The King has welcomed the president of Indonesia to Buckingham Palace with a traditional sembah greeting.

Charles clasped his hands together in front of his face – an Indonesian gesture of respect – as did President Prabowo Subianto.

The King greets President Prabowo Subianto of the Republic of Indonesia at Buckingham Palace
The King greets President Prabowo Subianto of the Republic of Indonesia at Buckingham Palace (Jonathan Brady/PA)

The president, who was wearing a traditional black hat, was visiting the monarch for an audience on Thursday morning.

Charles shakes hands with the president
Charles shakes hands with the president (Jonathan Brady/PA)

On Tuesday evening, the monarch and the Queen hosted a glittering reception for hundreds of guests at the annual Diplomatic Corps reception.

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