Coronation of King Charles in pictures: see photos of the celebration

King Charles III of Great Britain was officially crowned in luxury coronation ceremony on saturday with my wife Queen Camilla. Here’s how the historic day unfolded in photos.

It was 57 degrees Fahrenheit and raining in London, but that didn’t stop the crowds from lining up outside Buckingham Palace.

King Charles and Queen Camilla traveled on the Diamond Jubilee bus from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey. The King waved to the crowd during the 1.3 mile Royal Procession through central London.

On the eve of the coronation, the military took a royal march through the shopping center.

Meanwhile, about 2,000 invited guests, incl royalty and world leadersgathered in Westminster Abbey in anticipation of the ceremony.

American First Lady Jill Biden and her granddaughter Finnegan were in the crowd at Westminster Abbey. President Biden did not attend, but the US ambassador to the UK, Jane Hartley, did told CBS News that Mr. Biden has been on the phone with the King and is looking forward to the visit.

Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, arrived at Westminster Abbey with their two children, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte. At one point, photographers captured the 5-year-old prince yawning during the ceremony.

William and Kate’s eldest son, Prince George, served as a page of honor to King Charles.

Charles’ younger sister, Princess Anne, came to the coronation. Anne took part in the ceremony as Golden Wand-in-waiting, a privilege that dates back to the 15th century. The Golden Rod and the Silver Rod are entrusted with the sovereign’s personal security.

Prince Andrew, Duke of York, arrived with his daughter, Princess Eugenie. Andrei, who is not a “working” royal, did not participate in the procession.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, attended the coronation without his wife Meghan and two young children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibeth.

As with Andrew, Harry did not take part in the official procession as he is not a ‘working’ member of the royal family.

King Charles’ younger brother, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, and his wife, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, attended the coronation with their children, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Earl of Wessex.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murthy were also among the world leaders at Westminster Abbey for the coronation.

The coronation ceremonies of British kings and queens have been held at Westminster Abbey for the past 900 years.

Queen Camilla wore a long ivory dress to the ceremony.

In 2022, Queen Elizabeth announced that Camilla would take the title of Queen Consort when Charles became King. While Charles said he and Camilla were “deeply aware of the honor that my mother’s wish represents”, when his invitations to the coronation went out, Camilla’s title was changed to simply “Queen”. Camilla was named Queen for the first time by the palace on Friday night. Britain’s PA news reported that the changes came into effect from the start of Coronation Day, before Camilla was officially crowned.

Queen Camilla was crowned with the crown of Queen Mary. The Crown of St. Edward used for King Charles.

St. Edward’s Crown, a crown historically used at the time of coronation, was made for the coronation of King Charles II in 1661. The crown has a velvet cap with an ermine band, and the frame is made of solid gold with rubies, amethysts, sapphires, garnets, topazes and tourmalines .

The Right Reverend Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, sang for King Charles III during the coronation ceremony.

Prince William kissed his father and he swore allegiance to him during the coronation.

After the ceremony, the royal family went in procession back to Buckingham Palace.

King Charles and Queen Camilla traveled in the Gold State carriage, which was built in 1760 and has been used at every coronation since William IV in 1831.

King Charles and Queen Camilla waved from the balcony of Buckingham Palace in a symbolic moment, flanked by members of the royal family.

Thousands of people lined the Mall near Buckingham Palace to celebrate the coronation of King Charles.