King Charles III crowned in Britain's Biggest ceremonial event in decades
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Majestic Display of Pageantry
Britain's biggest ceremonial event in seven decades saw King Charles III crowned in a grand display of pageantry dating back 1,000 years.
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Attempt to Present a Forward-Looking Monarchy
The coronation ceremony aimed to reflect a more diverse Britain and leaders from all faiths, presenting a forward-looking monarchy.
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Monarchy as a Vital Diplomatic Tool
The royal family is seen as an international draw and a vital diplomatic tool for a nation struggling to maintain its standing in a new world order.
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Lavish coronation ceremony
The Archbishop of Canterbury crowned King Charles in a lavish coronation ceremony held in London on Saturday, placing the 360-year-old St Edward's Crown on the 74-year-old monarch's head as he sat upon a 14th century throne in Westminster Abbey.
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Public Scepticism about the Monarchy
The coronation takes place amid a cost of living crisis and public scepticism, particularly among the young, about the role and relevance of the monarchy.
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Smaller Scale than Queen Elizabeth's Coronation
The coronation of King Charles III was on a smaller scale than that of Queen Elizabeth in 1953, but still featured an array of historical regalia and sought to be spectacular.
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Unprecedented Greeting from Faith Leaders
Although a Christian service, the coronation ceremony included an "unprecedented" greeting from faith leaders.
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No Formal Role for Prince Harry or Prince Andrew
Prince Harry and Prince Andrew had no formal role in the coronation ceremony, with the former having fallen out with his family and the latter having quit royal duties due to his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Departure in the Gold State Coach
After the coronation ceremony, King Charles III and Camilla will depart in the four-tonne Gold State Coach built for George III, riding to Buckingham Palace in a one-mile procession of 4,000 military personnel from 39 nations.
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Largest Show of its Kind Since Queen Elizabeth's Coronation
The coronation of King Charles III and Camilla will be the largest show of its kind in Britain since the coronation of Queen Elizabeth.
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Symbolic Regalia and Anointing with Holy Oil
After swearing oaths to govern justly and uphold the Church of England, King Charles III was anointed on his hands, head and breast with holy oil consecrated in Jerusalem, before being presented with symbolic regalia and crowned with the St Edward's Crown.