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King Charles’ coronation in pictures: See photos of the pageantry

Britain’s King Charles III was officially crowned in a lavish coronation ceremony on Saturday, along with his wife, Queen Camilla. Here is a look at how the historic day unfolded in pictures.

Coldstream Guards and London Metropolitan Police march in the procession ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III
Coldstream Guards and London Metropolitan Police march in the procession ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

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It was 57 degrees Fahrenheit and raining in London, but that didn’t stop crowds from camping outside Buckingham Palace. 

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The Diamond Jubilee State Coach, accompanied by the Sovereign’s Escort of the Household Cavalry, travels along The Mall en route to Westminster Abbey.

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KIng Charles and Queen Camilla rode in the Diamond Jubilee Coach from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey.

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Britain’s King Charles III waves as he rides in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, during the “King’s Procession.”

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King Charles waved to the crowd during the 1.3-mile King’s Procession through central London. Meanwhile, around 2,000 invited guests, including royalty and world leaders, gathered at Westminster Abbey to await the ceremony.

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First lady of the United States, Dr Jill Biden, and her granddaughter Finnegan Biden ahead of the coronation.

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American first lady Jill Biden and her granddaughter, Finnegan, were in the crowd at Westminster Abbey. President Biden did not attend, but U.S. Ambassador to the U.K. Jane Hartley told CBS News that Mr. Biden spoke by phone with the king and is looking forward to visiting.

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Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales; Catherine, Princess of Wales; Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte arrive at Westminister Abbey.

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Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, arrived at Westminster Abbey with two of their children, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte. At one point, photographers captured the 5-year-old prince yawning during the ceremony.

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Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis arriving at Westminster Abbey.

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Prince Louis yawned during the coronation ceremony as he sat with his parents, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, and his sister, Princess Charlotte.

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William and Kate’s oldest son, Prince George, served as a Page of Honor for King Charles. 

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Prince George of Wales served as a Page of Honour during the coronation of his grandfather, Britain’s King Charles III.

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Charles’ younger sister, Princess Anne, arrived at the coronation. Anne took part in the ceremony as the Gold-Stick-in-Waiting, a privilege that dates back to the 15th century. The Gold Stick and Silver Stick are entrusted with the personal safety of the sovereign.

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Anne, Princess Royal arrives at the coronation.

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Prince Andrew, Duke of York, arrived with his daughter, Princess Eugenie. Andrew, who is not a “working” royal, did not take part in the procession.

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Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Princess Eugenie of York traveling in the state car.

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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, attended the coronation without his wife, Meghan, or two young children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. 

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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrives for the coronation.

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As with Andrew, Harry did not take part in the official procession since he is not a “working” royal. 

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James Mountbatten-Windsor, Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh and Lady Louise Windsor arrive ahead of the coronation.

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King Charles’ youngest brother, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, and his wife, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, arrived at the coronation with their children, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Earl of Wessex.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty were also among the world leaders at Westminister Abbey for the coronation.

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 British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murty arrives ahead of the coronation.

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Coronation ceremonies for British kings and queens have been held at Westminster Abbey for the last 900 years. 

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King Charles III is crowned with St Edward’s Crown by The Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby during his coronation ceremony.

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Reverend Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, crowed King Charles III during the coronation.

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King Charles III after being crowned with St Edward’s Crown by The Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby during his coronation ceremony.

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 King Charles III was crowned with the St. Edward’s Crown, the crown historically used at the moment of coronation, that was made for the coronation of King Charles II in 1661. The crown has a velvet cap with an ermine band and the frame is made of solid gold set with rubies, amethysts, sapphires, garnet, topazes and tourmalines. .

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Prince William, Prince of Wales kisses his father, King Charles III, wearing St Edward’s Crown, during the coronation ceremony.

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Prince William kissed his father and he pledged loyalty to him during the coronation. Following the ceremony, the royal family set out in a procession back to Buckingham Palace.

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla traveling in the Gold State Coach sets off from Westminster Abbey on route to Buckingham Palace.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla depart in the Gold State Coach, which was built in 1760 and used at every coronation since that of William IV in 1831.

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave from the Buckingham Palace balcony following their coronation.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla wave from the Buckingham Palace balcony in a symbolic moment with members of the royal family gathered alongside them.

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Left to right: Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor; Sir Timothy Laurence; Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh; Princess Charlotte of Wales; Princess Anne, Princess Royal; Catherine, Princess of Wales; Prince Louis of Wales; Prince William, Duke of Cambridge; Prince George of Wales; King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the Buckingham Palace balcony following the coronation.

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