A moment of history that the world has not seen in more than 70 years, Great Britain has seen the coronation of a new king.
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King Charles III became king upon the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth III on Sept. 8, 2022, but Saturday marks the ceremonial crowning of the king, eight months in the making.
King, Queen leave balcony, end of public ceremony Update 9:36 a.m. EDT, May 6: After a quick encore on the balcony by Charles and Camilla, the public spectacle of the coronation has come to an end as the king and queen left the balcony of Buckingham Palace. They will sit for their official portraits and will have a private lunch.
The portraits are expected to be released by the palace on Sunday.
King, Queen appear on balcony Update 9:26 a.m. EDT, May 6: King Charles III and Queen Camilla have appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace with the pages, including Prince George.
Their Majesties King Charles III And Queen Camilla - Coronation Day LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III, Camilla, Queen Consort can be seen on the Buckingham Palace balcony ahead of the flypast during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
They are accompanied by the working members of the Royal Family, among them, the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children.
Prince Harry and Prince Andrew are not among the members on the balcony.
The flyover filled the sky with red, white and blue smoke in honor of the king as the aircraft zoomed over the palace.
Their Majesties King Charles III And Queen Camilla - Coronation Day LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team otherwise known as The Red Arrows fly over The Queen Victoria Memorial during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) (DAN MULLAN/Getty Images)
Weather dampens part of post-coronation ceremony Update 9:06 a.m. EDT, May 6: Rains have scaled down a massive display of the UK military. There had been plans of about 60 types of aircraft flying over Buckingham Palace as the Royal Family appeared on the balcony. But the rain has dampened the full display, but it has not been canceled.
The flypast will only consist of helicopters and the Red Arrows display team, CNN reported. Instead of the planned six minutes, the flyover will now be about two and a half.
Protestors speak out during coronation Update 9:02 a.m. EDT, May 6: Protestors did occur leading up to and after the coronation ceremony. Police made some arrests of anti-monarchy protestors prior to the coronation.
Protests greet King Charles III on coronation day LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Anti-monarchy protesters gather among well-wishers ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Piroschka van de Wouw - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (WPA Pool/Getty Images) Protests greet King Charles III on coronation day LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Protesters during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Yara Nardi - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (YARA NARDI/Getty Images) Protests greet King Charles III on coronation day LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Anti-monarchy protesters gather for a demonstration ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Piroschka van de Wouw - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (WPA Pool/Getty Images) Protests greet King Charles III on coronation day LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Protesters hold up placards ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images) Protests greet King Charles III on coronation day LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Protesters hold up placards ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images) Protests greet King Charles III on coronation day LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Protesters hold placards as people gather on the day of the coronation of Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla's coronation ceremony at Whitehall on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Piroschka van de Wouw - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (WPA Pool/Getty Images) Protests greet King Charles III on coronation day LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Protesters and well-wishers gather as they wait to watch the procession ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Piroschka van de Wouw - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (WPA Pool/Getty Images) King Charles III and Queen Camilla receive royal salute Update 8:52 a.m. EDT, May 6: The king and queen have received their royal salute from the armed forces of the United Kingdom after they returned to Buckingham Palace, CNN reported.
They appeared on the West Terrace steps overlooking the gardens of the palace, BBC News reported.
Their Majesties King Charles III And Queen Camilla - Coronation Day LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III and Queen Camilla receive the royal salute from gathered military personnel on the West Terrace of the Buckingham Palace gardens after the Coronation service of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images) (Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images)
King Charles III leaves Westminster Abbey Update 8:04 a.m. EDT, May 6: King Charles III and Queen Camilla have left Westminster Abbey and have taken their place inside the Gold State Coach as Charles wears the Imperial State Crown to take the 1.42-mile procession to Buckingham Palace.
Almost 4,000 members of the military representing all of the United Kingdom are part of the procession, which the BBC described as the largest of its kind in a generation.
King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Britain's Queen Camilla followed by Prince William, Prince of Wales leave Westminster Abbey following the coronation ceremony on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (WPA Pool/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III and Queen Camilla travelling in the Gold State Coach built in 1760 and used at every Coronation since that of William IV in 1831sets off from Westminster Abbey on route to Buckingham Palace during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) (Carl Court/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III and Queen Camilla travelling in the Gold State Coach built in 1760 and used at every Coronation since that of William IV in 1831sets off from Westminster Abbey on route to Buckingham Palace during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III and Queen Camilla travelling in the Gold State Coach built in 1760 and used at every Coronation since that of William IV in 1831sets off from Westminster Abbey on route to Buckingham Palace during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: A general view of a Flagpole Ball Top Ornament during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) (DAN MULLAN/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III waves from The Gold State Coach during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Rob Pinney/Getty Images) (Rob Pinney/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince William, Prince of Wales departs from the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Rob Pinney/Getty Images) (Rob Pinney/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: The procession makes it's way along the Mall during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Bruce Adams - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (BRUCE ADAMS/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla travel in the Gold State Coach following their coronation ceremony on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Piroschka van de Wouw - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (WPA Pool/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince Edward, Duke of Kent departs the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) (Dan Mullan/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Princess of Wales depart from the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh departs the ceremony during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla travel in the Gold State Coach following their coronation ceremony on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Piroschka van de Wouw - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (WPA Pool/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince Louis, Prince George and Princess Charlotte depart from the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) (Dan Mullan/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Princess Anne, Princess Royal rides on horseback behind the gold state coach carrying the newly crowned King and Queen Consort as they travel down The Mall during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) (Dan Mullan/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort leave Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey along the Mall in a gold carriage during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Bruce Adams - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (BRUCE ADAMS/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester depart the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) (Dan Mullan/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Princess of Wales depart from the Coronation service of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images) (Tristan Fewings/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort leave Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey along the Mall in a gold carriage during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Bruce Adams - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (BRUCE ADAMS/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Troops march on the day of the coronation of Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Piroschka van de Wouw - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (WPA Pool/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex leaves Westminster Abbey following the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (TOBY MELVILLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank leave Westminster Abbey following the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (WPA Pool/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex leaves Westminster Abbey following the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (WPA Pool/Getty Images) ‘God Save the King’ ends coronation service Update 7:59 a.m. EDT, May 6: “God Save the King” being sung by guests at Westminster Abbey to bring an end to the coronation service. It was followed by the procession of the king and queen as they leave the abbey, CNN reported.
President Joe Biden offers King congratulations Update 7:51 a.m. EDT, May 6: While not there in person, President Joe Biden has offered his congratulations to King Charles III and Queen Camilla via Twitter . The president is being represented by his wife, first lady Dr. Jill Biden.
King and queen leave for St. Edward’s Chapel Update 7:44 a.m. EDT, May 6: King Charles III and Queen Camilla have left their thrones to retire behind the altar in St. Edward’s Chapel. They are preparing to begin the Coronation Procession to return to Buckingham Palace, BBC News reported.
King and queen receive Holy Communion Update 7:33 a.m. EDT, May 6: The regents received Holy Communion, or the taking of bread and wine that has been blessed. The King acknowledged the bread and wine before the Archbishop prayed, reciting the Prayer Over the Gifts and the Eucharistic Prayer. After the Santus was sung, the Eucharistic Prayer continued, followed by the Lord’s Prayer. The king and queen then received Communion before more prayers were offered, CNN reported.
Charles and Camilla removed their crowns prior to receiving the bread and the wine, BBC News reported.
Coronation of Queen Camilla Update 7:15 a.m. EDT, May 6: The coronation of Queen Camilla has begun with the receiving of a royal ring and the placing of the crown upon her head.
The ceremony follows her anointing by the Archbishop of Canterbury, which was not hidden behind a screen, CNN reported.
She was presented with the Consort’s Ring, a promise and commitment of her marriage to not only the King but also God and people.
Camilla was then crowned with Queen Mary’s crown before being presented the Queen Consort’s Sceptre with Cross and Rod with Dove, The Associated Press reported.
Finally, she walked to her throne, next to King Charles.
With her crowning and enthronement, Queen Consort Camilla became Queen Camilla, BBC News reported.
Prince William pledges loyalty to his father Update 7:11 a.m. EDT, May 6: William, Prince of Wales, knelt before his father, pledging loyalty to King Charles III.
Their Majesties King Charles III And Queen Camilla - Coronation Day LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince William, Prince of Wales touches the St Edward's Crown his father's, King Charles III during the King's Coronation Ceremony inside Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Yui Mok/Getty Images)
Crown placed on King Charles III Update 7:01 a.m. EDT, May 6: St. Edward’s Crown has been placed on the head of King Charles III. After the placing of the nearly 5-pound crown, those in attendance repeated the phrase “God Save the King.”
It is the only time Charles will wear the crown in his life, BBC News reported.
As the crown was prepared for the king, the Archbishop said: “King of kings and Lord of lords, bless, we beseech thee, this Crown, and so sanctify thy servant Charles, upon whose head this day thou dost place it for a sign of royal majesty, that he may be crowned with thy gracious favour and filled with abundant grace and all princely virtues; through him who liveth and reigneth supreme over all things, one God, world without end. Amen.”
After the crowning, there was fanfare as a 62-round salute was fired from the Tower of London, a six-gun salute was fired at Horse Guards Parade and 21 rounds were fired at other locations across the UK, CNN reported.
The bells of the abbey were also rung.
King Charles III sits in Coronation Chair, receives regalia Update 5:53 a.m. EDT, May 6: King Charles III takes his place in the Coronation Chair for his investiture.
He was presented the Sword of Offering, otherwise known as the Jewelled Sword, which was carried and presented by a woman for the first time.
There are other swords on display during the investiture: the Sword of State, the Sword of Spiritual Justice and the Sword of Mercy, also known as Curtana, CNN reported.
He was also presented with the Bracelets of Sincerity and Widsom and after being dressed in the robes, was given the Orb, Sceptre and Rod and ring.
Coronation Vestments Unveiled By Buckingham Palace LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 01: Caroline de Guitaut, deputy surveyor of the King's Works of Art for the Royal Collection Trust, adjusts the Coronation Vestments, comprising of the Supertunica (left) and the Imperial Mantle (right), displayed in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace on May 1, 2023 in London, England. The vestments will be worn by King Charles III during his coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6. (Photo by Victoria Jones-Pool/Getty Images) (Victoria Jones/Getty Images) Coronation Vestments LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 01: A detail is shown of the Supertunica which forms part of the Coronation Vestments, displayed in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace on May 1, 2023 in London, England. The vestments will be worn by King Charles III during his coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6. (Photo by Victoria Jones-Pool/Getty Images) (Victoria Jones/Getty Images) Coronation Vestments Unveiled By Buckingham Palace LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 01: The Coronation Vestments, comprising of the Imperial Mantle (left) and the Supertunica (right), displayed in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace on May 1, 2023 in London, England. The vestments will be worn by King Charles III during his coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6. (Photo by Victoria Jones-Pool/Getty Images) (Victoria Jones/Getty Images) Coronation Vestments Unveiled By Buckingham Palace LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 01: A detail of the Supertunica which forms part of the Coronation Vestments, displayed in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace on May 1, 2023 in London, England. The vestments will be worn by King Charles III during his coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6. (Photo by Victoria Jones-Pool/Getty Images) (Victoria Jones/Getty Images) Coronation Vestments Unveiled By Buckingham Palace LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 01: The Coronation Vestments, comprising of the Supertunica (left) and the Imperial Mantle (right), displayed in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace on May 1, 2023 in London, England. The vestments will be worn by King Charles III during his coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6. (Photo by Victoria Jones-Pool/Getty Images) (Victoria Jones/Getty Images) King Charles III anointed Update 6:46 a.m. EDT, May 6: King Charles III went through the private portion of the coronation ceremony — the anointing, CNN reported.
After the removal of his robes, the king was taken behind a set of screens to be blessed with holy oil poured from the Ampulla, a gold eagle-shaped flask. The oil was poured on the Coronation Spoon before the Archbishop of Canterbury spread the oil on Charles’ head, chest and hands.
The Coronation Spoon is the oldest object used in Saturday’s coronation, surviving the destruction of royal regalia during the English Civil War, CNN reported. The Ampulla, the original of which was probably melted down, which was recreated for King Charles II’s coronation in 1661.
King Charles III takes the oath to rule Update 6:15 a.m. EDT, May 6: King Charles has taken the oath to rule after being presented with the Coronation Bible, CNN reported.
Taking the Coronation Oath is a legal requirement of the ceremony, BBC News reported.
After being presented with the Bible, a part of the ceremony dating back to the 1689 joint coronation of William III and Mary II, Charles agreed to the conditions including fostering “an environment in which people of all faiths and beliefs may live freely,” alluding to when Queen Elizabeth II said that the church’s role “is not to defend Anglicanism to the exclusion of other religions,” but instead has a “duty to protect the free practice of all faiths in this country,” CNN reported.
Charles then put his hands on the Bible, swearing to govern the people of the commonwealth while upholding the laws of God.
The king also broke from tradition, praying out loud during the service, CNN reported.
He read: “God of compassion and mercy whose Son was sent not to be served but to serve, give grace that I may find in thy service perfect freedom and in that freedom knowledge of thy truth. Grant that I may be a blessing to all thy children, of every faith and belief, that together we may discover the ways of gentleness and be led into the paths of peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”
Archbishop of Canterbury begins service Update 6:07 a.m. EDT, May 6: Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury has begun the service saying, “Dearly beloved, we are gathered to offer worship and praise to Almighty God; to celebrate the life of our nations; to pray for Charles, our King; to recognize and to give thanks for his life of service to this Nation, the Realms, and the Commonwealth; and to witness with joy his anointing and crowning, his being set apart and consecrated for the service of his people.”
King Charles III, Queen Consort Camilla arrive at Westminster Abbey Update 5:50 a.m. EDT, May 6: King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla have arrived at Westminster Abbey, The Associated Press reported. CNN reported their arrival was slightly earlier than their planned arrival at 10:53 a.m. London time, or 5:53 a.m. EDT.
The Prince and Princess of Wales along with their children arrived just after the king and queen, CNN reported.
Charles and Camilla entered the Abbey to “I was glad” the coronation anthem written for King Edward VII in 1902, performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey, along with the Choir of His Majesty’s Chapel Royal, St. James’ Palace and choristers from Methodist College, Belfast; the Choir of Truro Cathedral and a group from the Monteverdi Choir, CNN reported.
Inside Westminster Abbey LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III enters Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (GARETH CATTERMOLE/Getty Images) Inside Westminster Abbey LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: A general view of the Ring symbolising the faithful ‘marriage’ of a Monarch to his Peoples Coronation during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (GARETH CATTERMOLE/Getty Images) Inside Westminster Abbey LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: A general view of the spurs or Coronation during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (GARETH CATTERMOLE/Getty Images) Inside Westminster Abbey LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III arrives ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (PHIL NOBLE/Getty Images) Inside Westminster Abbey LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William arrive ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (PHIL NOBLE/Getty Images) Inside Westminster Abbey LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III arrives at Westminster Abbey for his and Queen Camilla's coronation on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Jonathan Brady/Getty Images) Inside Westminster Abbey LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: 17th Century St Edward's Crown is carried ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (PHIL NOBLE/Getty Images) Inside Westminster Abbey LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince Louis of Wales during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (GARETH CATTERMOLE/Getty Images) Inside Westminster Abbey LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence and Princess Anne, Princess Royal arrive ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (PHIL NOBLE/Getty Images) Inside Westminster Abbey LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Britain's King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort arrive for the Coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Kirsty Wigglesworth/Getty Images) Inside Westminster Abbey LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III and Queen Camilla attend their Coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Yui Mok/Getty Images) Inside Westminster Abbey LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III arrives for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Andrew Matthews - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Andrew Matthews/Getty Images) Inside Westminster Abbey LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: St Edward's Crown is placed during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Yui Mok/Getty Images) Inside Westminster Abbey LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Camilla, Queen Consort arrives for the Coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Kirsty Wigglesworth/Getty Images) Inside Westminster Abbey LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort enter Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (GARETH CATTERMOLE/Getty Images) Inside Westminster Abbey LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III and Queen Camilla prepare for their coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Jonathan Brady/Getty Images) Inside Westminster Abbey LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales arrives for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (PHIL NOBLE/Getty Images) Inside Westminster Abbey LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III attends his Coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Yui Mok/Getty Images) Inside Westminster Abbey LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales arrive for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (PHIL NOBLE/Getty Images) Inside Westminster Abbey LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort enter Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (GARETH CATTERMOLE/Getty Images) Inside Westminster Abbey LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III and Queen Camilla attend their Coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Yui Mok/Getty Images) Inside Westminster Abbey LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Queen Mary's Crown (L) and St Edward's Crown sit on the altar during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Yui Mok/Getty Images) Prince Harry, Princess Anne, Prince Edward arrive at Westminster Abbey Update 5:39 a.m. EDT, May 6: Prince Harry has entered Westminster Abbey with the start of the arrivals of the royal family. He is attending the ceremony alone as his wife Meghan, remained at home for their son Archie’s birthday.
CNN reported that Harry has no official role in the ceremony. BBC News reported that Harry looked “happy and relaxed” as he entered the abbey with his cousins Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.
He is seated in the third row, The Washington Post reported.
King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrives to attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (TOBY MELVILLE/Getty Images)
Eugenie arrived at the abbey with her father, Prince Andrew, BBC News reported.
Anne, Princess Royal, Prince Edward and his wife Sophie entered the abbey shortly after Harry.
Camilla’s family, including her former husband Andrew Parker-Bowles, arrived before the members of the royal family, CNN reported.
King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Anne, Princess Royal arrives at the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)
King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales with Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte arrive ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Dan Charity - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Unknown/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince Louis of Wales during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (GARETH CATTERMOLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince Louis and the Princess of Wales at the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey, on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Victoria Jones/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince Louis of Wales during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (GARETH CATTERMOLE/Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: (front, left to right) Princ William, The Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Catherine, Princess of Wales with the Duke of Sussex sat in the third row, at the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey, on May 6, 2023 in London, England. (Photo Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (WPA Pool/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: (Front row L-R) Prince William, Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh during the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey, on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (WPA Pool/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Yui Mok/Getty Images) Their Majesties King Charles III And Queen Camilla - Coronation Day LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince William, Prince of Wales touches the St Edward's Crown his father's, King Charles III during the King's Coronation Ceremony inside Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Yui Mok/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III stands after being crowned during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey, on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Richard Pohle - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Richard Pohle/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Queen Camilla is crowned with Queen Mary's Crown during her coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Jonathan Brady/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince George as Page of Honour during the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey, on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Victoria Jones/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: (left to right 3rd and 4th row) The Duke of York, Princess Beatrice, Peter Phillips, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Zara Tindall, Princess Eugenie, Jack Brooksbank, Mike Tindall and the Duke of Sussex, (left to right 2nd row) the Earl of Wessex, Lady Louise Windsor, the Duke of Gloucester, the Duchess of Gloucester, the Princess Royal Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, Prince Michael of Kent, Princess Michael of Kent, (1st row) the Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, the Princess of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh and the Duchess of Edinburgh at the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Yui Mok /Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales arrive for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (PHIL NOBLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence and Princess Anne, Princess Royal arrive ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (PHIL NOBLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William arrive ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (PHIL NOBLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Britain's Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Catherine, Princess of Wales at the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Yui Mok/Getty Images) Inside Westminster Abbey LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales arrives for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (PHIL NOBLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrives to attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (TOBY MELVILLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince Louis of Wales during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) (Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Princess Charlotte of Wales travelling in the state car during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) (Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrives to attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (TOBY MELVILLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Princess Eugenie of York travelling in a state car during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) (Dan Mullan/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Anne, Princess Royal arrives at the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Zara Phillips attends the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Anne, Princess Royal arrives at the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince Andrew, Duke of York travelling in a state car during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: (L-R) Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh and James Mountbatten-Windsor, Earl of Wessex attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Princess Beatrice of York and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi arrive at the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) (Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) Images from the coronation King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III with his Pages of Honour during the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey, on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Victoria Jones/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort during the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey, on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Victoria Jones/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III and The Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby during the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey, on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Victoria Jones/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III after being crowned with St Edward's Crown during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey, on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Victoria Jones/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince George as Page of Honour during the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey, on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Victoria Jones/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: 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. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Jonathan Brady/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Camilla, Queen Consort looks on as Penny Mordaunt leads King Charles III wearing the St Edward's Crown during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Yui Mok/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: 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. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Aaron Chown/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: The Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby (R) with King Charles III (L) during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Aaron Chown/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III stands after being crowned during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey, on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Richard Pohle - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Richard Pohle/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III during his and Queen Camilla's coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Jonathan Brady/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Queen Camilla is crowned with Queen Mary's Crown during her coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Jonathan Brady/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Queen Camilla during her coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Aaron Chown/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Yui Mok/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III stands after being crowned during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey, on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Richard Pohle - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Richard Pohle/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: A general view of the spurs or Coronation during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (GARETH CATTERMOLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort enter Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (GARETH CATTERMOLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: A general view of a Household Cavalry, Divisions of a Blues and Royals soldier during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) (Dan Mullan/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: A general view of the Ring symbolising the faithful ‘marriage’ of a Monarch to his Peoples Coronation during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (GARETH CATTERMOLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III arrives ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (PHIL NOBLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: 17th Century St Edward's Crown is carried ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (PHIL NOBLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence and Princess Anne, Princess Royal arrive ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (PHIL NOBLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Britain's Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Catherine, Princess of Wales at the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Yui Mok/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William arrive ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (PHIL NOBLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince Louis of Wales during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (GARETH CATTERMOLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III arrives for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Andrew Matthews - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Andrew Matthews/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III and Queen Camilla prepare for their coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Jonathan Brady/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales arrives for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (PHIL NOBLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Camilla, Queen Consort arrives for the Coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Kirsty Wigglesworth/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III and Queen Camilla attend their Coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Yui Mok/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Britain's King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort arrive for the Coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Kirsty Wigglesworth/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort enter Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (GARETH CATTERMOLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III enters Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (GARETH CATTERMOLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales arrive for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (PHIL NOBLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Queen Mary's Crown (L) and St Edward's Crown sit on the altar during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Yui Mok/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III takes part in his and Queen Camilla's coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Jonathan Brady/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III takes part in his and Queen Camilla's coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Jonathan Brady/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Screens are put in place as King Charles III takes part in his and Queen Camilla's coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Jonathan Brady/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: St Edward's Crown is placed during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Yui Mok/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III arrives at Westminster Abbey for his and Queen Camilla's coronation on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Jonathan Brady/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III and Queen Camilla attend their Coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Yui Mok/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III attends his Coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Yui Mok/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince George (C), Lord Oliver Cholmondley, Nicholas Barclay, Ralph Tollemache takes part in the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Jonathan Brady/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: (left to right 3rd and 4th row) The Duke of York, Princess Beatrice, Peter Phillips, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Zara Tindall, Princess Eugenie, Jack Brooksbank, Mike Tindall and the Duke of Sussex, (left to right 2nd row) the Earl of Wessex, Lady Louise Windsor, the Duke of Gloucester, the Duchess of Gloucester, the Princess Royal Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, Prince Michael of Kent, Princess Michael of Kent, (1st row) the Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, the Princess of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh and the Duchess of Edinburgh at the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Yui Mok /Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Queen Camilla (right) watches as King Charles III is behind an anointing screen during their coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Yui Mok /Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince George (C) watches King Charles III and Queen Camilla during their coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Yui Mok/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: An anointing screen is erected for King Charles III during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Yui Mok/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III and Queen Camilla travel along Whitehall to Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Anthony Devlin/Getty Images) (Anthony Devlin/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: (L-R 3rd and 4th row) Prince ANdrew, Duke of York, Princess Beatrice, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Peter Phillips, Zara Tindall, Princess Eugenie, Jack Brooksbank, Mike Tindall and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, (L-R 2nd row) James Mountbatten-Windsor, Earl of Wessex, Lady Louise Windsor, Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester, Princess Anne, Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, Prince Michael of Kent, Princess Michael of Kent, (1st row) Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Yui Mok /Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: (L-R) 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 attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III and Queen Camilla travel along Whitehall to Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Anthony Devlin/Getty Images) (Anthony Devlin/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Serbia's Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine arrive to attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (TOBY MELVILLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: (L-R) Queen Anne-Marie, Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece and Marie-Chantal, Crown Princess of Greece attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) (Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Canadian Prime minister Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Andrew Matthews - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Andrew Matthews/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) (Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Members of the Household Cavalry, Divisions of Blues and Royals during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) (DAN MULLAN/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince Louis of Wales during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) (Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Crown Princess Mette-Maritof of Norway attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) (Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Princess Charlotte of Wales travelling in the state car during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) (Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrives to attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (TOBY MELVILLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Representatives of the Commonwealth realms arrive in Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Victoria Jones/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Choristers ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Richard Pohle - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Richard Pohle/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrives to attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (TOBY MELVILLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: (L-R) Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh and James Mountbatten-Windsor, Earl of Wessex attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Camilla, Queen Consort travelling in the Diamond Jubilee Coach built in 2012 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, flanked by over a thousand Armed Forces route liners and The Sovereign’s Escort of the Household Cavalry sets off along the Mall from Buckingham Palace on route to Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) (Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Former British Prime Minister Theresa May arrives to attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (WPA Pool/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives with wife Carrie ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (PHIL NOBLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco and guest attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Princess Beatrice of York and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi arrive at the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) (Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: (L-R) Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh and James Mountbatten-Windsor, Earl of Wessex attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Zara Phillips attends the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene arrive to attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (WPA Pool/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince Andrew, Duke of York travelling in a state car during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Anne, Princess Royal arrives at the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia and Jodie Haydon attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Anne, Princess Royal arrives at the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III travels in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Yara Nardi - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (YARA NARDI/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Standard bearers and members of the military in Parliament Square ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Jane Barlow/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III travelling in the Diamond Jubilee Coach built in 2012 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Letsie III, King of Lesotho, and Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso arrive to attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (WPA Pool/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murthy arrive at the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort travelling in the Diamond Jubilee Coach built in 2012 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Akshata Murthy arrives at the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) (Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Former PM David Cameron (L) attends the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: (L-R) Mary Simon Governor-General of Canada, Whit Fraser, Justin Trudeau Prime Minister of Canada and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: (L-R) David Hurley, Governer General of Australia, Linda Hurley, Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia and Jodie Haydon attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema, Bhutan attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Crown Princess Mette-Maritof of Norway attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) (Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Philippe of Belgium and Queen Mathilde of Belgium attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) (Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince Michael of Kent arrives at the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Princess Eugenie of York travelling in a state car during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) (Dan Mullan/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Lady Rose Gilman arrives at the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria arrive to attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (WPA Pool/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss arrives with husband Hugh O'Leary ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (PHIL NOBLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Representatives from the King's Realms, bearing the national flags, accompanied by Governors General and Prime Ministers arrive ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Aaron Chown/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby prepares for the start of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Kirsty Wigglesworth/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Soldiers walk past guests as they prepare for the start of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Kirsty Wigglesworth/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Standard bearers and members of the military in Parliament Square ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Jane Barlow/Getty Images) Coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort travelling in the Diamond Jubilee Coach built in 2012 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Coldstream Guards stand to attention ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) (Dan Mullan/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Royal Navy Sailors can be seen on The Mall ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Nick Cave attends the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (GARETH CATTERMOLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Katy Perry and Edward Enninful arrive at Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: President of Israel Isaac Herzog and wife Michal ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Andrew Matthews - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Andrew Matthews/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: U.S. first lady Jill Biden (R) and her granddaughter Finnegan Biden arrive the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (WPA Pool/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Jasmine Coe and Nick Cave attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (GARETH CATTERMOLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: The mitre is placed on the head of the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (PHIL NOBLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Dynamo attends the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (GARETH CATTERMOLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Coldstream Guards marching in front of Buckingham Palace ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (Chris Furlong/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Choristers arrive at Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) (Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Members of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment on parade ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images) (Ian Forsyth/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons (R) arrives at the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: The Golden Sceptre is carried ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) (Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: The Household Cavalry Mounted Band can be seen on the Mall ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Choristers arrive at Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Coldstream Guards stand to attention in front of Buckingham Palace ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (BRANDON BELL/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Royal regalia ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Aaron Chown/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Ozwald Boateng and Beatrice Grant attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (GARETH CATTERMOLE/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Coldstream Guards ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: The pre-service concert in Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Aaron Chown/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: A general view the preparations ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Yui Mok/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III leaves St James' Palace ahead of his and Queen Camilla's coronation on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by James Manning - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (James Manning/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska and Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal arrive at Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Andrew Milligan/Getty Images) King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: A general view inside Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (GARETH CATTERMOLE/Getty Images) Celebrities in attendance Update 5:35 a.m. EDT, May 6: Several celebrities are in attendance inside Westminster Abbey including Judi Dench, Emma Thompson, Lionel Ritchie and Katy Perry, The Associated Press reported.
King Charles III coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Katy Perry and Edward Enninful arrive at Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)
Diamond Jubilee State Coach leaves Buckingham Palace Update 5:22 a.m. EDT, May 6: King Charles III and Queen Camilla have left Buckingham Palace in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach as the song “God Save the King,” the national anthem of the United Kingdom played.
The last time this procession happened was for the coronation of the king’s mother Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
Both the king and queen are dressed in their Robes of State, CNN reported.
Coronation LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort travelling in the Diamond Jubilee Coach built in 2012 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
Faith leaders arrive at Westminster Abbey Update 5:18 a.m. EDT, May 6: Faith leaders, including those of non-Protestant faiths, were the first to enter Westminster Abbey, followed by representatives from the countries and territories over which King Charles III rules, CNN reported. The flags of the nations will accompany governors-general and prime ministers.
Current British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is in attendance, along with all of his predecessors — Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, John Major, David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, CNN reported.
French President Emmanuel Macron is also there. President Joe Biden, however, is not. Instead, first lady Jill Biden is accompanied by her granddaughter. They are seated next to the first lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska. Jill Biden is wearing blue while her granddaughter is wearing yellow, the colors of Ukraine.
Westminster Abbey: Westminster Abbey in London has been the site for coronations, royal weddings and state funerals. (Pawel Libera/LightRocket via Getty Images) Westminster Abbey: The western Entrance to Westminster Abbey. (Pawel Libera/LightRocket via Getty Images) Westminster Abbey: Westminster Abbey has been used as the United Kingdom’s coronation church since William the Conqueror in 1066. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) Westminster Abbey The interior of Westminster Abbey in London. (Bettmann/Bettmann Archive) Westminster Abbey: The Coronation Chair at Westminster Abbey. With two exceptions, every British monarch since 1308 has sat in the chair during their coronations. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) Westminster Abbey: Statues memorialize the famous poets buried in the Poet's Corner in Westminster Abbey, including William Shakespeare, center. (Bettmann/Bettmann Archive) Westminster Abbey: The coronation of King George IV in Westminster Abbey in 1821, as depicted in Cassell's Illustrated History of England, Vol. V, which was published in 1906. (Print Collector) Westminster Abbey: The coronation of George VI was held in Westminster Abbey on May 12, 1937. (Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Westminster Abbey: Bomb damage inside Westminster Abbey during the London Blitz, May 13, 1941. (Mirrorpix/Getty Images) Westminster Abbey: The wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip was held on Nov. 20, 1947 at Westminster Abbey. (Keystone/Getty Images) Westminster Abbey: Princess Elizabeth's wedding bouquet of orchids were placed at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey on Nov. 22, 1947. (J. A. Hampton/Getty Images) Westminster Abbey: A priest touches the tomb of English poet Geoffrey Chaucer at Westminster Abbey in 1950. (Adrian Ace Williams/Getty Images) Westminster Abbey: Queen Elizabeth II's coronation procession arrives at Westminster Abbey in London on June 2, 1953. (Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Westminster Abbey: The Duke of Edinburgh pays homage to his wife, the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth II, during her coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on June 2, 1953. (Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Westminster Abbey: Prince Charles, center, looks bored while sitting with his grandmother, Queen Mother Elizabeth and his aunt, Princess Margaret, during the coronation of his mother, Queen Elizabeth, in 1953. (Topical Press Agency/Getty Images) Westminster Abbey: Frederick Bell does repair work to the roof of Westminster Abbey's Jerusalem Chamber in 1954 after it was discovered to be so badly eaten away by death watch beetles that it was in immediate danger of collapse. (Bettmann/Bettmann Archive) Westminster Abbey: Princess Margaret curtsies before Queen Elizabeth II at Westminister Abbey after her marriage on May 6, 1960. (Bettmann/Bettmann Archive) Westminster Abbey: The funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, was held at Westminster Abbey in September 1997. (Ken Goff/Getty Images) Westminster Abbey: The Statues Of The Twentieth Century Martyrs were unveiled at Westminster Abbey in 1998. (Tim Graham/Tim Graham/Getty Images) Westminster Abbey: Westminster Abbey, along with Big Ben, was renovated during 2018. (Bob D'Angelo/Cox Media Group) Westminster Abbey: The royal family, including King Charles III, follow behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it is carried out of Westminster Abbey after her state funeral on Sept. 19, 2022. (Danny Lawson/Getty Images) Westminster Abbey: A statue is illuminated by the sun inside Westminster Abbey ahead of the coronation of King Charles III. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) Westminster Abbey: General views inside Westminster Abbey ahead of the coronation of King Charles III. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) Original report: Crowds had their first sitting of the king and his wife, Queen Consort Camilla as they arrived at Buckingham Palace less than two hours before the ceremony began, CNN reported. They will process from the palace to Westminster Abbey where guests and heads of state have gathered to take part in the historic event.
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1948 Princess Elizabeth holds her son, Prince Charles after his christening in Buckingham Palace. With her seated to the left is Dowager Marchioness of Milford Haven, and right is the Prince's Great Grandmother Queen Mary. Godparents standing from left to right; Lady Brabourne, The Duke of Edinburgh (standing proxy for Prince George of Greece), King George VI, David Bowes-Lyon, the Earl of Athlone (who stood proxy for the King of Norway) and Princess Margaret. (Photo by PA Images via Getty Images) (PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images) 1948 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II pictured when she was Princess Elizabeth with her first baby Prince Charles at Christening 1948. (Photo by mirrorpix/Mirrorpix/Mirrorpix via Getty Images) (Mirrorpix/Mirrorpix via Getty Images) 1950 Prince Charles waving to the crowd from the wall of Clarence House, London. Firmly held by nurse Lightbody, the Prince is seen on the vantage point from which he watched his grandparents, the King and Queen, and his mother, Princess Elizabeth, driving to Westminster for the State opening of Parliament ceremony (Photo by PA Images via Getty Images) (PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images) 1953 Buckingham Palace balcony. Coronation day 1953. The Queen and the Duke exchange smiles while Prince Charles and Princess Anne are absorbed with the planes roaring overhead. (Photo by: Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) (Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty) Prince Charles with the Queen Mother Prince Charles as a small boy with the Queen Mother and a small dog called Pippin. An informal photograph taken on a terrace. (Photo by © Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images) (Hulton Deutsch/Corbis via Getty Images) Prince Charles The young Prince Charles outside the little Welsh Cottage at the Royal Lodge at Windsor. (Photo by © Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images) (Hulton Deutsch/Corbis via Getty Images) Prince Charles Rehearsing Prince Charles enjoys a joke with two of his fellow students at Cambridge University, whilst they rehearse for a revue. | Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK. (Photo by © Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images) (Hulton Deutsch/Corbis via Getty Images) Prince Charles at Cove Reception. Prince Charles at Cove Reception. (Photo by George Lipman/Fairfax Media via Getty Images). (Fairfax Media Archives/Fairfax Media via Getty Images) Prince Charles Portrait of Prince Charles. (Photo by François DUCASSE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) (Francois DUCASSE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) Great Britain, Prince Charles During A Polo Game UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 01: Great Britain, Prince Charles During A Polo Game (Photo by Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images) (Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images) 1975 Prince Charles sporting a beard at the Badminton Horse Trials, UK, 1976. (Photo by Serge Lemoine/Getty Images) (Serge Lemoine/Getty Images) 1976 Charles, Prince of Wales as a Lieutenant in the Royal Navy, poses beside a photograph of his Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother in his cabin aboard HMS Bronington. (Photo by Frank Barratt/Keystone/Getty Images) (Frank Barratt/Getty Images) 1977 Prince Charles, Prince of Wales (L) and Prince Andrew, Duke of York dress as cowboys on March 1, 1977 at Calgary in Canada. (Photo by Anwar Hussein/Getty Images) (Anwar Hussein/Getty Images) 1977 Canada: Prince Charles of Wales during a visit - during a speach (Photo by Kanus/ullstein bild via Getty Images) (ullstein bild/ullstein bild via Getty Images) 1979 Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales during his visit to the North East 19 February 1979 - The Prince signs the visitors book at Gypsies Green Stadium, South Shields (Photo by NCJ Archive/Mirrorpix/Mirrorpix via Getty Images) (Mirrorpix/Mirrorpix via Getty Images) 1978 Prince Charles At The Quorn Hunt Cross Country Event With His Pet Labrador Dog Harvey. (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images) (Tim Graham/Tim Graham Photo Library via Get) 1978 Prince Charles In Yugoslavia At The Commonwealth Cemetery In Belgrade. Prince Charles Is Wearing A Naval Commander Uniform. (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images) (Tim Graham/Tim Graham Photo Library via Get) 1979 Prince Charles And Camilla Parker-Bowles In 1979 (Photo by TIM GRAHAM/Getty Images) (Tim Graham/Tim Graham Photo Library via Get) 1981 Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales, (1961 - 1997) on the banks of the River Dee in the grounds of Balmoral Castle, Scotland whilst on their honeymoon. Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, purchased Balmoral Castle in 1846, and the small castle which stood in the 7,000 hectare wooded estate was redeveloped in the 1850s.The granite building was designed by Aberdeen architect William Smith with suggestions from Albert himself, who decided the interior decoration should represent a Highland shooting box with tartan or thistle chintzes, and walls decorated with trophies and weapons. Queen Victoria often visited the Highlands with her family, especially after Albert?s death in 1861, and Balmoral is still a popular retreat for the present royal family. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) (Hulton Archive/Getty Images) 1981 Prince Charles & Princess Diana (1961 - 1997) stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their wedding ceremony at St. Paul's Cathedral, London, England, July 29, 1981. (Photo by Express Newspapers/Getty Images) (Express Newspapers/Getty Images) 1983 Royal Tours - Prince Charles and Princess Diana (Photo by Boris Spremo/Toronto Star via Getty Images) (Spremo; Boris/Toronto Star via Getty Images) 1997 (L to R) The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince William, Earl Spencer, Prince Harry and Prince Charles walk outside Westminster Abbey during the funeral service for Diana, Princess of Wales, 06 September. Hundreds of thousands of mourners lined the streets of Central London to watch the funeral procession. The Princess died last week in a car crash in Paris. (Photo credit should read JEFF J. MITCHELL/AFP via Getty Images) (AFP/AFP via Getty Images) 1997 The Prince of Wales with Prince William and Prince Harry outside Westminster Abbey at the funeral of Diana, The Princess of Wales on September 6, 1997. (Photo by Anwar Hussein/WireImage) (Anwar Hussein/WireImage) 1998 Prince Charles and Prince Harry show their support during the World Cup group G game between England and Colombia at the Stade Felix Bollaert in Lens, France. England won 2-0 to qualify for the knockout phase. \ Mandatory Credit: Clive Brunskill /Allsport (Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) 2001 LONDON - AUGUST 4: (FILE PHOTO) (L-R) Prince William, Prince Harry and Prince Charles appear with The Queen Mother during celebrations to mark her 101st birthday August 4, 2001 in London. Prince William will celebrate his 21st birthday on June 21, 2003. (Photo by Sion Touhig/Getty Images) (Sion Touhig/Getty Images) 2001 Britain''s Prince Philip points someone out in the crowd to Prince Charles, right, and Queen Elizabeth from the Balcony of Buckingham Palace during the "Trooping of the Colour" June 16, 2001 in London. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) (Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) 2002 Prince Charles and his sons William (R) and Harry (L) appear at a photocall March 29, 2002 in the Swiss village of Klosters at the start of his annual sking holiday in the Swiss Alps. (Photo by Julian Herbert/Getty Images) (Julian Herbert/Getty Images) 2005 TRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, depart the Civil Ceremony where they were legally married, at The Guildhall, Windsor on April 9, 2005 in Berkshire, England. (Photo by Georges De Keerle/Getty Images) (Georges De Keerle/Getty Images) 2005 Clarence House official handout photo of the Prince of Wales and his new bride Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall in the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle after their wedding ceremony, April 9, 2005 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Hugo Burnand/Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images) 2008 Prince Charles, Prince of Wales poses for an official portrait to mark his 60th birthday, photo taken on November 13, 2008 in London, England. (Photo by Hugo Burnand-Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images) 2011 In this handout photo, dated March 21, 2011, issued by the Ministry of Defence,Prince Harry and his father, the Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, stand in front of an Apache Helicopter after Prince Charles was invited by the Army Aviation Centre in his role as Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps (AAC) in order to fly an Apache and to meet students on the Apache Conversion Course on March 21, 2011 in Middle Wallop, England. The announcement by St James's Palace comes a few days after the royal, a trainee Apache helicopter pilot, passed the half-decade milestone. (Photo by Richard Dawson/MoD via Getty Images) (Handout/Getty Images) 2011 Prince William, Duke of Cambridge (L), Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales leave Clarence House to travel to Buckingham Palace for the evening celebrations following the wedding of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne was led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (Photo by John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (WPA Pool/Getty Images) 2012 Prince Charles, Prince of Wales observes sheep being mustered into shearing shed yards at Leenavale Sheep Stud on November 8, 2012 in Sorell, Australia. The Royal couple are in Australia on the second leg of a Diamond Jubilee Tour taking in Papua New Guinea, Australia and New Zealand. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images) (Brendon Thorne/Getty Images) 2013 Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, known as the Duke of Rothesay, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, known as the Countess of Strathearn, and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, known as the Earl of Strathearn, when in Scotland during a visit to Dumfries House on March 05, 2013 in Ayrshire, Scotland. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge braved the bitter cold to attend the opening of an outdoor centre in Scotland today. The couple joined the Prince of Wales at Dumfries House in Ayrshire where Charles has led a regeneration project since 2007. Hundreds of locals and 600 members of youth groups including the Girl Guides and Scouts turned out for the official opening of the Tamar Manoukin Outdoor Centre. (Photo by Danny Lawson - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (WPA Pool/Getty Images) 2017 Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales attends the Welsh Guards' Remembrance Sunday service at Guards Chapel on November 12, 2017 in London, England. The Prince of Wales has been the Colonel of the Welsh Guards since 1975. (Photo by Jeff Spicer - WPA Pool /Getty Images) (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) 2018 Prince Charles, Prince of Wales salutes the troops as he visits 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment to mark ten years as Colonel-in-Chief and forty years since becoming Colonel-in-Chief of The Cheshire Regiment at Bulford Camp on February 9, 2018 in Salisbury, England. (Photo by Peter Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (WPA Pool/Getty Images) 2018 Prince Harry looks at his bride, Meghan Markle, as she arrives accompanied by Prince Charles, Prince of Wales during their wedding in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (WPA Pool/Getty Images) 2018 Prince Charles, Prince of Wales plays table tennis during a visit to Athlete's Village on April 5, 2018 in Gold Coast, Australia. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a seven-day tour of Australia, visiting Queensland and the Northern Territory. (Photo by William West - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images) 2019 The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, try lawn bowls during a visit to the coastal village of Garlieston, Wigtownshire, where the port played an important role in D-Day preparations in 1944, in the testing of the Mulberry Harbours. PA Photo. Picture date: Wednesday September 11, 2019. See PA story ROYAL (Photo by Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Andrew Milligan/Getty Images) 2019 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 14: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster on October 14, 2019 in London, England. The Queen's speech is expected to announce plans to end the free movement of EU citizens to the UK after Brexit, new laws on crime, health and the environment. (Photo by Paul Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Paul Edwards/Getty Images) 2022 LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 10: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales reads the Queen's speech next to her Imperial State Crown in the House of Lords Chamber, during the State Opening of Parliament in the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster on May 10, 2022 in London, England. The State Opening of Parliament formally marks the beginning of the new session of Parliament. It includes Queen's Speech, prepared for her to read from the throne, by her government outlining its plans for new laws being brought forward in the coming parliamentary year. This year the speech will be read by the Prince of Wales as HM The Queen will miss the event due to ongoing mobility issues. (Photo by Alastair Grant - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Alastair Grant /Getty Images) 2022 LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: King Charles III delivers his address to the nation and the Commonwealth from Buckingham Palace following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday 8th September in Balmoral, on September 9, 2022 in London, England. (Photo Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Yui Mok/Getty Images) 2022 WINDSOR, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: (L-R) King Charles III, Princess Anne, Princess Royal and Prince William, Prince of Wales, follow the State Hearse carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's Orb and Sceptre, during the Ceremonial Procession through Windsor Castle to a Committal Service at St George's Chapel during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in Windsor, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Jacob King - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Jacob King/Getty Images) 2022 LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: King Charles III follows behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre, as it is carried out of Westminster Abbey. after the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Danny Lawson - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Danny Lawson/Getty Images) 2022 WINDSOR, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: In this image released on December 23, King Charles III is seen during the recording of his first Christmas broadcast in the Quire of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, on December 13, 2022 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Victoria Jones - Pool/Getty Images) (Victoria Jones/Getty Images) 2023 LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 03: King Charles III speaks to Lionel Richie and Lisa Parigi during the Garden Party at Buckingham Palace ahead of the coronation of the King Charles III and the Queen Consort at Buckingham Palace, on May 3, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Yui Mok/Getty Images) 2023 In this image released on December 23, 2023, King Charles III poses during the recording of his Christmas message at Buckingham Palace on December 7, 2023 in London, England. (WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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