King Charles met Algerian-born train guard Samir Zitouni, who was hailed a hero after stepping in to protect passengers during an attack, at a reception at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday evening.
The king was pictured shaking hands with Mr Zitouni, who was seriously injured when he intervened as an attacker stabbed passengers on the Doncaster to London train service.
Mr Zitouni, known as Sam to friends, attended the reception with his wife Eleni Sakkoulei and other members of the public and railway staff who showed exceptional bravery during the attack in Cambridgeshire on November 1.
The king was also pictured meeting LNER train driver Andrew Johnson, who alerted the control room to get the service diverted to Huntingdon station, and his partner Abbie Northfield.
Crime scene investigators on the station platform in Huntingdon after the stabbing attack on a train, in November. Getty Images
Anthony Williams, 32, is charged with 10 counts of attempted murder over the incident.
He is also charged with possession of a bladed article on Nov
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