Friday 9 September 2022 11:40 PM Royal fan who stole kiss with King Charles reveals: 'I know it was being cheeky ... trends now
The woman who kissed King Charles today told Mail Online: ‘I know it was being cheeky but I just had to.’
Jenny Assiminios stunned the new monarch as she leant over a crash barrier to plant a kiss on the new monarch's cheek.
Charles smiled as 73-year-old widow Jenny clasped his hand and kissed him to the delight off the packed crows outside Buckingham Palace.
The emotional moment came when Charles and his wife Camilla met dozens of well-wishers and mourners outside the gates of Buckingham Palace.
Jenny, who is originally from Cyprus, said: 'I have always been a big fan on Charles. I was very nervous, but excited when I saw he was coming towards me.
One woman kissed King Charles' outstretched hand as he made his way through the crowds
Janny Assiminios was so overcome by emotion that she reached out and grabbed his face before pulling him in for a kiss on the cheek
‘I had only planned to shake his hand, but as he took my hand thought I would ask if I could give him a kiss. He said he didn’t mind and I just kissed his cheek.
‘He was lovely about it and smiled and I looked into his eyes and I knew he was okay about it.’
After the kiss was captured by TV cameras Jenny said she was congratulated by police officers who were standing nearby and others in the crowd.
She said the moment summed up the affection that so many people felt for the new King.
Jenny, from Holloway, North London, said the death of the Queen had brought back sad memories of the passing of her husband George four years ago.
With two friends she had travelled to Buckingham Palace to pay her respects.
She had stood at the front of a metal barricade and admitted there had been some jostling as people tried to get a better view.
‘The death of the Queen must have been very hard for Charles. I have always admired the Queen and her husband
They were such wonderful people and you can see that from all the people who came out.
‘I know people will support King Charles just like they have supported the Queen during her wonderful reign.’
Jenny, who has two grown-up sons, said she is proud to have been the first member of the public to kiss the new King.
‘I have lived here since 1965 and love this country.’
The King was met with cheers and shouts of 'God save the King' as he stepped out of his Bentley and moved trough the crowd of thousands, stopping to shake hands and speak with people who had spent all morning awaiting his arrival.
He made an effort to address as many people in the crowd as possible, and accepted a single rose from one of the many well wishers who brought flowers along for the occasion.
Ms Assiminios later clarified she asked the King permission before planting a kiss on his cheek
Ms Assiminios was excited to meet the King and to have such a close interaction with him
King Charles III and the Queen view tributes left outside Buckingham Palace
Thousands of well wishers and mourners gathered outside Buckingham Palace to pay their respects to the late Queen and catch a glimpse of the new King
In total, he spent 12 minutes with the public outside palace gates.
Film director Raynald Leconte, 47, who is from New York, said he was lucky enough to speak to the King and Queen Consort outside Buckingham Palace.
'It was quite a moment,' he said. 'I said, ''condolences''. He said, ''really, really thank you very much''. And to his wife I wished her good luck and she said, ''thank you very
