During the historic coronation at Westminster Abbey, the King was crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
“God save the King!” Archbishop Justin Welby crowned the monarch with the 360-year-old St. Edward’s Crown.
The congregation, composed of 100 chiefs of state, kings, and queens from around the world, celebrities, everyday heroes, and the monarch’s family and friends, then responded, “God save the King!”
Several seconds were spent by the archbishop adjusting the crown on the King’s head until it rested comfortably.
After the coronation, a fanfare was performed and the abbey’s bells rang for two minutes, while gun salutes were fired from the Horse Guards Parade, the Tower of London, saluting stations across the nation, and warships.
The King was then enthroned while the archbishop proclaimed, “Stand firm and maintain this seat of royal dignity henceforth.”
Traditionally, the enthronement signifies the monarch’s acquisition of his kingdom.
Queen Camilla was seen adjusting her tresses as she was crowned with Queen Mary’s crown minutes later.
She had been anointed in public, contrary to tradition, earlier.
The Bishop of Dover gave the Queen the Rod with Dove before Lord Chartres handed the Sceptre with Cross.
The Queen curtsied in front of the King as they smiled at the coronation.
The Queen was enthroned as Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s coronation anthem was performed.
Prince William paid homage to the King earlier, breaking with tradition by being the only blood prince to do so.
William appeared to evade eye contact with his father for much of the duration of the tribute.
He kissed the King on the cheek and watched him whisper to his oldest son.
After the ceremony, the King walked through the abbey while Prince William, Kate, and their children Louis and Charlotte sang the national anthem with the rest of the congregation.
Prince George, the eldest child of William and Kate, was not seated with them. As the future monarch, he participated in the ceremony as one of the pages of honor.
The King and Queen then departed Westminster Abbey in the Gold State Coach as tens of thousands of well-wishers cheered and applauded them on their way to Buckingham Palace.
As he was taken to The Mall, the King grinned and waved from the right side of the carriage.
A military band blasted God Save the Monarch as he passed, drowning out protesters chanting “Not my king!
As Gold Stick-in-Waiting, Princess Royal followed the King and Queen’s state carriage on horseback.
The next carriage contained the Prince and Princess of Wales, along with their three children.
Louis appeared to be singing as he waved while looking out the window.
Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, and his family followed them.
Prince Harry and Prince Andrew were among the senior royals present at the ceremony. The Duke of Sussex chatted with Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi as he visited the convent.
The historic ceremony of grandeur and pageantry, which marked the first time for the majority of people to witness the coronation of a British monarch, was viewed by millions of people around the globe.
After his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who ruled for 70 years, died, the King’s coronation fulfilled his destiny.
The monarch was anointed with sacred oil before donning the coronation robes before being crowned.
His grandfather, King George VI, had previously donned the same crimson cloak.
Charles was anointed at Westminster Abbey, the nation’s coronation church since 1066, for the 40th time.
The coronation was a profoundly religious ceremony steeped in symbolism, and the theme of the prayers was “Called to Serve,” an attribute associated with the late Queen, who had dedicated her life to the Commonwealth.
Before the coronation, the archbishop preached to 2,300 guests, including world leaders, celebrities, UK politicians, foreign royalty, everyday champions, and members of the Royal Family.
Later, the monarch delivered a King’s Prayer, marking the first time a king or queen addressed God aloud during a coronation, and he spoke about the sovereign’s duty to serve all communities.
Dame Emma Thompson, Lionel Richie, Nick Cave, and a happy Ant and Dec attended the coronation.
Stephen Fry, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and First Lady Jill Biden were all there.
However, President Biden himself did not attend.
Thousands of well-wishers applauded and shouted along The Mall as the King and Queen Consort departed Buckingham Palace in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach before the service.
