Candid photos show the royal family and celebrities at King Charles' coronation

Mikhaila Friel,Erin McDowellMay 7, 2023, 00:15 IST

Prince Harry grimacing and Katy Perry snapping selfies were among the candid moments caught on camera at King Charles' coronation.Richard Pohle/WPA Pool/Getty Images; GARETH CATTERMOLE/POOL/AFP/Getty Images

The coronation of King Charles III was held on Saturday.
Photos captured candid moments from the historic day.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla were crowned at their coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday.

The historic event was attended by more than 2,200 people, including members of the British royal family, international royals, politicians, celebrities, and friends of the couple.

The event was televised across the world. And although it was a formal ceremony, there were plenty of candid moments captured on the day — from Prince Louis yawning to Katy Perry snapping a selfie.

Before the coronation service began at Westminster Abbey, there was plenty of standing around. Prince George, 9, was photographed sticking out his tongue ahead of the historic event.

Britain's Prince George of Wales stands at Westminster Abbey in central London on May 6, 2023, ahead of the coronation.ANDY STENNING/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Before the coronation service began at Westminster Abbey, there was plenty of standing around. Prince George, 9, was photographed sticking out his tongue ahead of the historic event.

Prince Harry, seated two rows behind the senior royals, was spotted looking over at his elder brother before the start of the ceremony.

Prince Harry, Prince William, and Kate Middleton attend the coronation of King Charles.Aaron Chown/WPA Pool/Getty Images

Despite attending the event alone, Prince Harry was all smiles as he chatted with his aunt, Princess Anne.

Prince Harry speaks to Princess Anne at King Charles III's coronation.Richard Pohle - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Harry seemed mostly relaxed at the coronation, though he made a few awkward facial expressions.

Prince Harry attends King Charles III's coronation.Richard Pohle - WPA Pool/Getty Images

The king's 5-year-old grandson, Prince Louis, appeared bored and yawned during the ceremony.

Prince Louis yawns at King Charles III's coronation.Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Princess Charlotte seemed a little more engaged. Turning to her mother, she pointed to something written in the ceremony's program.

Princess Charlotte and Kate Middleton during the coronation ceremony of King Charles.Yui Mok/WPA Pool/Getty Images

Celebrity guests, including Katy Perry, appeared unaware that she was being photographed while taking selfies.

Katy Perry taking selfies with guests at King Charles' coronation ceremony.Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Lionel Richie also took selfies with guests before the ceremony began.

Lionel Richie takes selfies with guests at King Charles' coronation.GARETH CATTERMOLE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

During the coronation ceremony, King Charles and Queen Camilla looked serious as they waited to be crowned.

King Charles and Queen Camilla on their thrones at the coronation.Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images

After the ceremony, the king and queen shared a few private words as they traveled by carriage to Buckingham Palace.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla traveling in the Gold State Coach after the coronation.Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Prince William and Kate Middleton were also photographed having a conversation as they traveled to the palace. One day, the couple is expected to have their own coronation.

The Prince and Princess of Wales take in the crowds as they travel from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace after King Charles' coronation.Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Prince William and Kate Middleton were also photographed having a conversation as they traveled to the palace. One day, the couple is expected to have their own coronation.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte could be seen inside a carriage of their own.

Princess Charlotte and Prince George of Wales depart King Charles' coronation service in a carriage.Samir Hussein/WireImage

Prince Louis smiled as he was seated in the carriage by his siblings, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, while it drove past the crowds.

Prince Louis smiles through the window as he traveled to Buckingham Palace from Westminster Abbey with his family.DANIEL LEAL/AFP/Getty Images

At another point on the carriage ride, Louis was photographed with a glum expression.

Prince Louis pulls a face as he leaves King Charles' coronation on May 6.Sebastien Bozon/WPA Pool/Getty Images

At Buckingham Palace, King Charles offered a soft smile while wearing the St Edward's Crown — the same crown Queen Elizabeth wore 70 years ago.

King Charles III receives a royal salute from members of the military in the gardens of Buckingham Place in London, on May 6, 2023, following his coronation.ANDREW MILLIGAN/POOL/AFP/Getty Images

King Charles and Queen Camilla waved to well-wishers from the Buckingham Palace balcony.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their coronation.Leon Neal/Getty Images

Other members of the royal family, including Prince William and Kate Middleton, also appeared on the balcony. The royals seemed to have mixed reactions to the flyover above them.

Members of the royal family stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation of King Charles.Owen Humphreys/PA Images/Getty Images)

Other members of the royal family, including Prince William and Kate Middleton, also appeared on the balcony. The royals seemed to have mixed reactions to the flyover above them.

Kate Middleton and Prince William exchanged a loving glance on the balcony.

Kate Middleton and Prince William look at each other on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation of King Charles.Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images

Prince Louis had a particularly animated reaction to the planes flying overhead.

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Charlotte, Kate Middleton, Prince William, and Prince Louis appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation of King Charles.Neil Mockford/Getty Images

Prince George was spotted grinning with his fellow pages of honor — Oliver Cholmondeley, Nicholas Barclay, and Ralph Tollemache — who assisted Charles during the ceremony.

The king's pages of honor on the Buckingham Palace balcony, from left to right: Lord Oliver Cholmondeley, Prince George, Nicholas Barclay, and Ralph Tollemache.Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Prince George was spotted grinning with his fellow pages of honor — Oliver Cholmondeley, Nicholas Barclay, and Ralph Tollemache — who assisted Charles during the ceremony.

Page of honor Ralph Tollemache was seen speaking with the king and pointing at the Royal Air Force fly-past.

A page of honor speaks with Britain's King Charles on the Buckingham Palace balcony.DANIEL LEAL/AFP/Getty Images

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Candid photos show the royal family and celebrities at King Charles' coronation

Before the coronation service began at Westminster Abbey, there was plenty of standing around. Prince George, 9, was photographed sticking out his tongue ahead of the historic event.

Prince Harry, seated two rows behind the senior royals, was spotted looking over at his elder brother before the start of the ceremony.

Despite attending the event alone, Prince Harry was all smiles as he chatted with his aunt, Princess Anne.

Harry seemed mostly relaxed at the coronation, though he made a few awkward facial expressions.

The king's 5-year-old grandson, Prince Louis, appeared bored and yawned during the ceremony.

Princess Charlotte seemed a little more engaged. Turning to her mother, she pointed to something written in the ceremony's program.

Celebrity guests, including Katy Perry, appeared unaware that she was being photographed while taking selfies.

Lionel Richie also took selfies with guests before the ceremony began.

During the coronation ceremony, King Charles and Queen Camilla looked serious as they waited to be crowned.

After the ceremony, the king and queen shared a few private words as they traveled by carriage to Buckingham Palace.

Prince William and Kate Middleton were also photographed having a conversation as they traveled to the palace. One day, the couple is expected to have their own coronation.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte could be seen inside a carriage of their own.

Prince Louis smiled as he was seated in the carriage by his siblings, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, while it drove past the crowds.

At another point on the carriage ride, Louis was photographed with a glum expression.

At Buckingham Palace, King Charles offered a soft smile while wearing the St Edward's Crown — the same crown Queen Elizabeth wore 70 years ago.

King Charles and Queen Camilla waved to well-wishers from the Buckingham Palace balcony.

Other members of the royal family, including Prince William and Kate Middleton, also appeared on the balcony. The royals seemed to have mixed reactions to the flyover above them.

Kate Middleton and Prince William exchanged a loving glance on the balcony.

Prince Louis had a particularly animated reaction to the planes flying overhead.

Prince George was spotted grinning with his fellow pages of honor — Oliver Cholmondeley, Nicholas Barclay, and Ralph Tollemache — who assisted Charles during the ceremony.

Page of honor Ralph Tollemache was seen speaking with the king and pointing at the Royal Air Force fly-past.