The most important moments from King Charles' historic coronation in photos

Mikhaila Friel,Isobel van HagenMay 6, 2023, 21:23 IST

King Charles III departs the Coronation service at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023, in London, England.Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

King Charles III's coronation was held at London's Westminster Abbey on Saturday.
Charles and Camilla were crowned at the event, confirming their roles as king and queen.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla were crowned at their coronation ceremony on Saturday.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla after being crowned during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey, on May 6, 2023, in London, EnglandAndrew Matthews - WPA Pool/Getty Images

The ceremony was attended by high-profile celebrity guests, including Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry, and Katy Perry.

Dame Emma Thompson arrives at Westminster Abbey ahead of the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023, in London, England.Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images

The ceremony marked the first time that international royals attended a British coronation.

Norway's Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit arrive ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023, in London, England.Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Kings and queens from Malaysia, Thailand, and Spain made their way to Westminster Abbey.

His Majesty Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah of Malaysia, Her Majesty Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah of Malaysia, King Vajiralongkorn of Thailand, Felipe VI of Spain, Queen Suthida of Thailand, and Queen Letizia of Spain attend the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023, in London, England.Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

The ceremony began with a procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey.

King Charles III traveling in the Diamond Jubilee Coach en route to Westminster Abbey for his and Queen Camilla's coronation on May 6, 2023, in London, England.Dan Mullan/Getty Images

The coach was built in 2012 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla approach Westminster Abbey for the coronation.Tristan Fewings/Getty Images

Prince Harry reunited with the royal family.

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank (front), Harry, Duke of Sussex (center), and Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi arrive to attend the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023, in London, England.Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Prince William and Kate's eldest son, Prince George, had a special role at the ceremony.

King Charles and Prince George stand during the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, in London, England, on May 6, 2023.REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

The ceremony was led by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

The Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby attends the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023, in London, England.WPA Pool/Getty Images

Charles and Camilla were seated on royal thrones used in previous coronations.

King Charles and Queen Camilla on their thrones at the coronation on May 6, 2023.Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images

The king was presented with the Royal Orb and two Sovereign's Scepters.

The Orb, the Scepter with Dove, and the Imperial State Crown are brought to the thrones before the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey, on May 6, 2023, in London, England.Andrew Matthews - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Charles was crowned King of the United Kingdom.

King Charles III is crowned with St Edward's Crown by The Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023, in London, England.Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images

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

Queen Camilla is crowned by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby during her coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey, on May 6, 2023, in London, England.Richard Pohle - WPA Pool/Getty Images

The ceremony ended with a procession to Buckingham Palace, where the king and queen greeted the crowds from the balcony.

King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the royal family greet crowds from the palace balcony after the coronation.BBC News

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