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8 important details you might have missed from King Charles' coronation and the meaning behind them

Mikhaila FrielMay 6, 2023, 22:42 IST

The king and queen's coronation was held at Westminster Abbey in London on May 6.MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images, Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images

  • King Charles III was proclaimed monarch at his coronation ceremony on Saturday.
  • Charles and his wife Camilla were crowned at the televised event.
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King Charles III was officially proclaimed monarch at a coronation ceremony in London on Saturday.

King Charles is crowned with the St Edward's crown on May 6, 2023.Victoria Jones/Pool via REUTERS

The coronation was held at the same location as Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, wedding, and funeral.

Queen Elizabeth II after her coronation in 1953.Bettmann
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The ceremony was much smaller than Queen Elizabeth's.

The royal family attends King Charles III's coronation.Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Charles was the first monarch to be anointed with animal cruelty-free oil.

King Charles at his coronation.VICTORIA JONES/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
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The flowers used at the coronation had a special nod to Charles and Camilla's wedding.

Florist Shane Connolly, who arranged the coronation service flowers within Westminster Abbey, poses at Chapter House in Westminster Abbey in London on May 4, 2023, ahead of the coronation.YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Camilla's crown paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth.

Queen Camilla is crowned with the Queen Mary Crown.YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
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Kate Middleton honored Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth II with her jewelry.

Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Louis, and Princess Charlotte process into King Charles III's coronation.Dan Charity - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Prince Harry attended the ceremony without Meghan Markle or their children.

Prince Harry reunites with Princess Anne at King Charles' coronation on May 6.RICHARD POHLE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images/skitch
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Some of the king and queen's grandchildren played a major part in the ceremony.

The king and queen on the Buckingham Palace balcony with their Pages of Honour.MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images
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