King Charles continued his busy week of events by attending a service of dedication for the Order of the British Empire with Queen Camilla in London today.

King Charles laughs with Lord Mayor Michael Mainelli as he and Queen Camilla leave after a service of dedication for the Order of The British Empire at St Paul's Cathedral in London today

The monarch and his wife walked up the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral for the event where they joined nearly 2,000 people who are holders of various royal honours.

Charles and Camilla were both wearing bright rose pink robes, also known as ‘mantles’ of the Order – with the King also having his naval uniform on underneath.

Charles smiles at the service for the Order of the British Empire at St Paul's Cathedral today

It comes after Charles attended the unveiling of a new portrait at Buckingham Palace yesterday which followed a morning investiture at Windsor Castle.

Members of the congregation at the service of dedication at St Paul's Cathedral today

And on Monday he officially handed over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to his son Prince William on a visit to its base in Middle Wallop, Hampshire.

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at St Paul's Cathedral in London this morning

Charles has jumped back into public-facing royal duties in recent weeks after being given the all-clear to do so by doctors while his cancer treatment continues.