Photos show the moment Camilla was officially crowned queen

Samantha GrindellMay 6, 2023, 20:06 IST

Queen Camilla smiles at the coronation on May 6, 2023.Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

King Charles III's coronation took place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday.
Queen Camilla was crowned alongside him, which was a change from Queen Elizabeth's coronation.

King Charles became monarch the moment Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022. But his reign was formalized on Saturday at his coronation, making him the oldest British monarch to be crowned in history.

The ceremony occurred in five stages, with the peak being when he was crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

After the king was crowned, Queen Camilla was crowned in a similar ceremony, which is a marked change from Queen Elizabeth's 1953 coronation. Prince Phillip was not crowned alongside her majesty, in accordance with royal tradition.

The newly crowned Queen Camilla looked proud and regal as she bore the weight of the throne.

Queen Camilla's ceremony was simpler than her husband's, as she did not have to swear an oath as he did.

Prince George watches King Charles III and Queen Camilla during their coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey, LondonYui Mok, Pool via AP

The Archbishop of Canterbury first anointed her with holy oil. She did not have to go behind a curtain to be anointed, unlike King Charles.

Queen Camilla kneels during the coronation ceremony.Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Camilla was then presented with the royal ring, which symbolizes her promise to God and the United Kingdom. She placed her hand on the ring holder as the Archbishop explained its significance.

Queen Camilla receives the royal ring during her coronation ceremony.SkyNews/YouTube

Camilla was then presented with the royal ring, which symbolizes her promise to God and the United Kingdom. She placed her hand on the ring holder as the Archbishop explained its significance.

She was crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury with a crown that originally belonged to Charles' great-grandmother Queen Mary.

The Archbishop of Canterbury prepares to crown Queen Camilla at the coronation on May 6, 2023.Richard Pohle - WPA Pool/Getty Images

The choice not to use Queen Elizabeth's crown was likely intentional, as hers included the controversial Koh-i-Noor diamond.

The Archbishop of Canterbury crowns Queen Camilla at the coronation on May 6, 2023.Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images

The new queen adjusted her hair after the Archbishop placed the crown on her head, a relatable moment even for those who don't wear crowns.

The Archbishop of Canterbury crowns Queen Camilla at the coronation on May 6, 2023.Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images

After she was crowned, Camilla was presented with a royal scepter and a royal rod.

Queen Camilla receives the royal rod during her coronation ceremony on May 6, 2023.SkyNews/YouTube

She was then escorted to a chair next to King Charles' throne, completing her ceremony.

Queen Camilla sits on a throne after being crowned at the coronation on May 6, 2023.Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images

The new queen grinned proudly after the ceremony, looking at ease with the crown on her head.

Queen Camilla smiles at the coronation on May 6, 2023.Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

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Photos show the moment Camilla was officially crowned queen

Queen Camilla's ceremony was simpler than her husband's, as she did not have to swear an oath as he did.

The Archbishop of Canterbury first anointed her with holy oil. She did not have to go behind a curtain to be anointed, unlike King Charles.

Camilla was then presented with the royal ring, which symbolizes her promise to God and the United Kingdom. She placed her hand on the ring holder as the Archbishop explained its significance.

She was crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury with a crown that originally belonged to Charles' great-grandmother Queen Mary.

The choice not to use Queen Elizabeth's crown was likely intentional, as hers included the controversial Koh-i-Noor diamond.

The new queen adjusted her hair after the Archbishop placed the crown on her head, a relatable moment even for those who don't wear crowns.

After she was crowned, Camilla was presented with a royal scepter and a royal rod.

She was then escorted to a chair next to King Charles' throne, completing her ceremony.

The new queen grinned proudly after the ceremony, looking at ease with the crown on her head.