King Charles swaps handshake for fist bump as he meets DJ Tyler West at Prince’s Trust Awards

THE King ditches the traditional handshake yesterday – and takes a swing at presenter and DJ Tyler West.

Charles greeted the 28-year-old as he met celebrities and winners at the 20th Prince’s Trust Awards ceremony.

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Earlier, Tyler told his social media followers that he walked to the party in the rain.

He added: “Now I’m walking into Buckingham Palace like a wet dog with mud on its feet.”

The winners were announced on Tuesday by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly – but Ant, 48, missed the party because of the birth of his baby with partner Anne-Marie Corbett.

Dec, also 48, joked: “He has a one-week-old baby that he is breastfeeding or helping.”

Charles, 75, laughed and said: “Please give him my regards.”

The King also shared a joke with Love Island star and basketball player Ovie Soko.

Looking at the 6-foot hunk, he said, “You don’t even have to jump.”

Other stars at the event included Kate Garraway, Martin Freeman, Paralympian Ellie Simmonds, Pixie Lott and Penny Lancaster – who told the King’s husband Rod Stewart she was going on tour again.

Celebs Go Dating presenter Anna Williamson told Charles, who is undergoing treatment for cancer: “It’s lovely to see you doing so well.”

The awards recognize young people who have succeeded against all odds, improved their chances in life and had a positive effect on their local communities.

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