A Cypriot woman has become famous after managing to kiss the newly-proclaimed King Charles III on the cheek.

The bold Jennifer Assiminios, was caught on camera exchanging some words with the King of England before he leaned forward to greet her back in the most candid way possible during his first public appearance in London, on Friday, 9 September.

Thousands of people had gathered outside Buckingham Palace to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II who died at the age of 96, among them Mrs Assiminios who is an admirer of the royal family.

The video footage captured from the scene and shared on Twitter by WPRI, soon became viral.

In a later interview with CNN, Mrs Assiminios said the King ‘looked sad’ and she ‘couldn’t believe’ he was right there in front of her.

“I have seen him in front of me. I couldn’t believe it and I said ‘may I kiss you?’ He said ‘well, yes’ so I grabbed him,” she said, stressing that she did ask for permission before leaning in.

“I am very happy. Thank you God for letting me see him and kiss him.”

When asked what it was like to kiss the King, she answered: “Oh, my God I nearly fell. I am going to take that kiss forever.”