CROWDS have begun to gather in Bradford city centre as they await the arrival of King Charles III.

The King is expected to land at Centenary Square this lunchtime following a visit to Morrisons' head office on Gain Lane.

He will be welcomed by performances from The City of Bradford Brass Band and the Punjabi Roots Academy.

READ: Where and when King Charles will be in Bradford

His Majesty will then attend a reception with young leaders from across the district inside City Hall.

As he leaves and makes his way to Leeds, the City Hall bells will play “On Ilkley Moor Bah t’At”.

Telegraph & Argus photographer Mike Simmonds has been capturing images all morning of those waiting for King Charles to make an appearance.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Pupils from several Bradford schools are super excited to see His MajestyPupils from several Bradford schools are super excited to see His Majesty (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Pupils from several Bradford schools are super excited to see His MajestyPupils from several Bradford schools are super excited to see His Majesty (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Pupils from several Bradford schools are super excited to see His MajestyPupils from several Bradford schools are super excited to see His Majesty (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Pupils from several Bradford schools are super excited to see His MajestyPupils from several Bradford schools are super excited to see His Majesty (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Pupils from several Bradford schools are super excited to see His MajestyPupils from several Bradford schools are super excited to see His Majesty (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Crowds await the arrival of King CharlesCrowds await the arrival of King Charles (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The big screen in City ParkThe big screen in City Park (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Crowds await the arrival of King CharlesCrowds await the arrival of King Charles (Image: Newsquest)