The Archbishop of Canterbury crowned King Charles in a lavish coronation ceremony in London on Saturday, placing the 360-year-old St Edward's Crown on the monarch's head as he sat upon a 14th century throne in Westminster Abbey.
Charles, who succeeded his mother when she died last September, was earlier presented with an array of historical regalia from golden orbs and bejeweled swords to a scepter holding the world's largest colorless cut diamond.
Shouts of “God save King Charles” and trumpet blasts have echoed in Westminster Abbey as more than 2,000 guests recognized the new monarch.
Fans carrying flags and clad in the colors of the Union Jack were arriving by train in London hours before the ceremony.
For his coronation, King Charles III is wearing the crimson velvet Robe of State, which was worn by King George VI at his coronation in 1937. He is also wearing a crimson tunic, cream silk overshirt, and Royal Navy trousers.
Camilla, the queen consort, is also wearing a crimson robe, this one originally made for Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
Underneath she is wearing a tailored dress by British designer Bruce Oldfield.
Prince William is wearing the ceremonial uniform of the Welsh Guards, while his wife, Kate, is in an ivory wool crepe dress by British designer house Alexander McQueen. She is not wearing a tiara, but a silver and crystal headpiece.
Their daughter, Princess Charlotte, is also wearing a dress and cape by McQueen.
At the ceremony, Camilla was anointed and crowned with Queen Mary’s Crown.
Clergymen handed her the Queen Consort’s Scepter with Cross, and the Queen Consort’s Rod with Dove.
The choir sang a new song, “Make a joyful noise,” composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Prince William knelt before his father, King Charles III, to pledge his loyalty to the monarch.
“I will bear unto you, as your liege man of life and limb. So help me God,” William said.
Traditionally royals and lords will also kneel before their new monarch and pay homage, but this time that’s replaced by what officials have called “The People’s Homage” — people watching at home who wish to do so are invited to say “God save King Charles” at the end, or follow the words of the liturgy.
