King Charles beamed as he greeted the King of The Ashantis and Lady Julia Osei Tutu earlier this week.

The King of The Ashantis, #OtumfuoOseiTutuII (the Asantehene) and Lady Julia Osei Tutu are in the #UK for this weekend’s coronation.

Charles was pictured beaming with the Asantehene as the pair laughed with each other.

A multi-coloured fringed parasol was held over the Ghanaian monarch's head as the encounter took place, with the cover denoting the visiting king's seniority.

The King also met the Asantehene in November 2018 when the Asantehene and Lady Julia welcomed Charles and Camilla to Manhiya Palace in Kumasi, #Ghana.

During their visited, they witnessed the Akwasidae, a cultural festival that celebrates the #AshantiKingdom.

The #Asantehene has a long-standing relationship with the #BritishMonarchy, having met the Queen at #BuckinghamPalace in 2000; and Charles in #Glasgow, where they both received honorary degrees. #UKAfricaRelations