I saw the King this week and here's why he reminded me of the late Queen

Emily Nash on her time at London Fashion Week with the embattled monarch

It was business as usual for the King as he made an appearance just hours after Andrew’s arrest

Just hours after King Charles released a statement sharing his “deepest concern” over the arrest of his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, it appeared to be business as usual for the monarch as he made a public appearance in central London, opening London Fashion Week

Given the unfolding drama, all eyes were on his appearance and I was there to cover it and so watched as he stepped up for duty, showing no visible signs of strain. His relaxed and warm demeanour belied the impact of an enormously difficult day for his family.

But he was clearly determined not to shy away from the public eye, understanding that his leadership is now more important to the monarchy than ever.

Keep calm and carry on: the King showed a relaxed and warm demeanour

His appearance reminded me of a similarly breathtaking display of professionalism from the late Queen Elizabeth II.