Today, King Charles III arrived at Westminster Abbey with Queen Consort Camilla to be crowned in the historic first Coronation in 70 years.
The monarch and his wife smiled at the congregation as they walked through the chapel for a 1,000-year-old Christian ceremonial.
The two-hour service, reduced from his mother’s in 1953, marks a watershed point in the Royal Family’s history, balancing historic tradition and a 21st-century future.
The King and Queen exited the carriage as Westminster Abbey’s bells tolled. Camilla was the first to leave, followed by Charles after a brief pause outside the cathedral.
The ruler waved and chatted to his future ruler, Prince George, who was among the pages of honour. His parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, were the last to enter the abbey before the royal newlyweds.
The Abbey’s bells rung as he arrived for the two-hour ceremony, as thousands waited in the downpour applauding the entrance of the King and his wife. The royal couple entered the Abbey to the sound of trumpets, with the audience standing.
As the royal entourage entered Westminster Abbey, Prince George was carrying a corner of his grandpa, King George VI’s, trailing robes.
Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were previously seen looking out of a car window as they arrived at the chapel.
Royals including Prince Harry attended at the service as his father was applauded throughout the capital. The Duke of Sussex proceeded alone up the aisle, beaming at onlookers as he approached the front of the church.
