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The event saw Charles, 74, make history as the oldest monarch to officially take the British throne.
But that didn't stop the youngest royals in attendance from stealing the show.
Charles' grandson Prince George, 9, played an important role in the momentous occasion. George — who is second in the royal line of succession, after his father Prince William — served as a page of honor for the king.
Although they didn't have an official role at the event, George's siblings Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, made an impression as well. Charlotte was Kate Middleton's mini-me in a coordinating outfit and headpiece, and Louis looked like he might be bored during the service.
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King Charles made history as the oldest monarch to take the British throne at his coronation, but the youngest royals in attendance still stole the show.
King Charles and Prince George stand during the coronation ceremony at London's Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023.REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
Charles' pages included his grandson Prince George and the sons of relatives and close friends of the king and queen, Lord Oliver Cholmondeley, Ralph Tollemache, and Nicholas Barclay.
The king's pages of honor (from left to right): Nicholas Barclay, Prince George, Lord Oliver Cholmondeley, and Ralph Tollemache.Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images
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There was a fair amount of standing around before the event began. At one point, a bored-looking George stuck his tongue out, as many 9-year-olds would.
Prince George sticks his tongue out at the coronation.Andy Stenning - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Prince Louis, 5, and Princess Charlotte, 8, accompanied their parents, Prince William and Kate Middleton, as they walked into Westminster Abbey.
Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Louis, and Princess Charlotte process into King Charles III's coronation.Dan Charity - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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Charlotte matched her mom as both wore white-and-silver headpieces designed by Jess Collett in collaboration with Alexander McQueen. They also wore coordinating Alexander McQueen dresses.
Princess Charlotte and Kate Middleton wore coordinating outfits.Karwai Tang/WireImage
Louis didn't seem too thrilled to be there.
Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis attend King Charles III's coronation.Dan Charity - WPA Pool/Getty Images
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He looked directly at a camera as he spoke to his sister before the ceremony.
Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte attend King Charles III's coronation on May 6, 2023.Dan Charity - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Inside Westminster Abbey, George and the other pages had an important responsibility: carrying the train of King Charles' coronation robe, which was close to 15 feet long.
Pages Prince George, Lord Oliver Cholmondley, Nicholas Barclay, and Ralph Tollemache carry the train of the king's coronation robe.Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images
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While his family read from their ceremony programs, Louis took a look at the ceiling of Westminster Abbey.
Prince Louis looks around Westminster Abbey at King Charles III's coronation.Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images
He yawned in his seat, seemingly bored.
Prince Louis was all of us at King Charles' coronation.Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images
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At another point in the ceremony, Louis and Kate had a whispered conversation, as they did at the Platinum Jubilee in 2022. He later left the ceremony.
Prince William, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, and Kate Middleton at King Charles III's coronation on May 6, 2023.Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images
As Charles left Westminster Abbey, George carried the train of his grandfather's coronation robe again.
George had to carry the train of King Charles' coronation robes.Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
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Leaving the coronation ceremony with his family, Louis pulled a glum face.
Prince Louis pulls a face as he leaves King Charles' coronation on May 6.Sebastien Bozon/WPA Pool/Getty Images
But used to the royal attention, he managed a smile for the cameras.
Prince Louis, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte of Wales depart the coronation service at Westminster Abbey.Richard Heathcote/Getty Images