On the historic occasion of the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey, we've gathered together some of the images captured from this momentous day. This coronation is the first in the UK in 70 years, after the late Queen Elizabeth II. From the procession to the Abbey for the ceremony, to the crowning itself, and the procession to Buckingham Palace for the iconic balcony scene, here are some of the photos of the day.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla travel along Whitehall to Westminster Abbey. They were taken to the Abbey in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach.
Flag bearers during the Coronation procession. Outside the UK, he is also king of 14 other Commonwealth countries, including Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland march during the procession to Westminster Abbey.
Members of the Household Cavalry Mounted Band take part in the 'King's Procession', a journey of two kilometres from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey
Members of the Household Cavalry take part in the 'King's Procession'.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla (not pictured) travel in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach to Westminster Abbey. Charles will be the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned at the central London church since King William I in 1066.
Prince George of Wales (C) stands at Westminster Abbey awaiting the arrival of the King and Queen.
Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William prepare for the ceremony, Catherine wearing a gorgeous ivory flower crown made with sequins and metallic beading by Jess Collett x Alexander McQueen. This is surely set to be one of the iconic outfits from the coronation.
Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, changed out of her coronation robes after the ceremony to lead the parade on horseback.
Prince Harry arrives at the coronation wearing his Afghanistan Service Medal and Golden, Diamond and Platinum Jubilee medals. He also wears the KCVO Star, representing the Royal Victorian Order, which recognises distinguished personal service to the monarch of the Commonwealth.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh in their state robes.
Prince and Princess of Wales with their children Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
An aerial view of the robes worn by King Charles on his coronation day. Under the Robe of State, Charles wears a crimson surcoat that was worn by King George VI at his coronation in 1937.
Per tradition, the queen consort wore two robes during the coronation—one worn upon arrival at Westminster Abbey, and one during her exit. The first robe was first made for Elizabeth II during her coronation ceremony 70 years ago.
Before use at the coronation day, the Anointing Screen was blessed at a special service of dedication at the Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace.
King Charles III wears the St. Edward's Crown, one of the most recognisable Crown Jewels, as he is officially declared King, this is the first and only time that he will wear this particular crown.
Penny Mordaunt carries the 17th-century Sword of State as part of the King’s coronation service.
Queen Camilla wears Queen Mary's crown, which was redesigned and reset for the coronation. It features three Cullinan diamonds which were part of the late Queen's personal jewellery collection, often worn by her as brooches.
Seated at the ceremony in Westminster Abbey, Princess Charlotte's outfit was also designed by Alexander McQueen to match her mother's.
King Charles III wears the St Edward's Crown as Britain's Camilla wears a modified version of Queen Mary's Crown.
The Gold State Coach is prepared before taking the King and Queen back to Buckingham Palace.
King Charles and Queen Camilla waving from the State Coach after the coronation. King Charles can be seen holding the Sovereign's Orb.
The household cavalry lead the State Coach down The Mall on route back to Buckingham Palace.
The military procession for the coronation was the largest of its kind since the 1953 Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the Buckingham Palace balcony ahead of the flypast during the Coronation.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Charlotte of Wales, Anne, Princess Royal, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Page of Honour Lord Oliver Cholmondeley, Prince George of Wales, Page of Honour Nicholas Barclay, Page of Honour Ralph Tollemache on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team otherwise known as The Red Arrows fly over The Queen Victoria Memorial during the Coronation.
Behind the scenes view of the balcony flypast with Their Majesties.
An official portrait following the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on 6th May.
Pictured from left to right: The Duke of Kent, The Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Gloucester, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, The Princess Royal, The King, The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Princess of Wales, The Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Alexandra, The Duke of Edinburgh.
On the second day of events to mark the coronation of King Charles III, guests attend a Coronation Big Lunch organised in Downing Street by Britain's Prime Minister and his wife, in London, on May 7, 2023.
Thousands of local street parties were held on the Sunday, including this Coronation celebration street party in the Cornish fishing village of Flushing.
The Coronation concert in front of 20,000 people at Windsor Castle, which brought global music icons and contemporary stars together in celebration of the historic occasion.
The drone light show during the Coronation Concert was particularly impressive!
People across Britain were on Monday asked to do their duty as the celebrations for King Charles III's coronation drew to a close with a massive volunteering drive, here Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh takes part in the Big Help Out, visiting a puppy class at the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association Training Centre in Reading.
The Prince and Princess of Wales along with their children Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte pose for group pictures with volunteers who are taking part in the Big Help Out, during a visit to the 3rd Upton Scouts Hut in Slough, where the family helped to renovate and improve the building.
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