01of 102LOIC VENANCE/AFP via GettyIt’s time! Police officers marched along the procession route in central London as King Charles III’s coronation festivities began on May 6.

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Police officers march along the precession route, in central London on May 6, 2023, ahead of the coronations of Britain’s King Charles III and Britain’s Camilla, Queen Consort.

It’s time! Police officers marched along the procession route in central London as King Charles III’s coronation festivities began on May 6.

02of 102Christopher Furlong/GettyMeanwhile, guards marched past Buckingham Palace in step.

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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.

Meanwhile, guards marched past Buckingham Palace in step.

03of 102Ian Forsyth/GettyFans who’d been waiting all week to catch a glimpse of the royal familyfinally had their moment.

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Members of the public sit in Hyde Park where giant screens will show coverage of the Coronation ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England.

Fans who’d been waiting all week to catch a glimpse of the royal familyfinally had their moment.

04of 102BBCAt Westminster Abbey, guests filed in to find their seats.

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At Westminster Abbey, guests filed in to find their seats.

05of 102Gareth Cattermole/Getty ImagesA-list attendeesincluded Lionel Richie, who is performing at Sunday’s coronation concert.

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Lionel Richie speaks with Sadiq Khan ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

A-list attendeesincluded Lionel Richie, who is performing at Sunday’s coronation concert.

06of 102Katy Perry.Dan Kitwood/Getty ImagesAlso there: his fellowAmerican Idoljudge and concert co-headliner,Katy Perry, wearing Vivienne Westwood bespoke.

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Edward Enninful (R) and Katy Perry arrive at Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

Also there: his fellowAmerican Idoljudge and concert co-headliner,Katy Perry, wearing Vivienne Westwood bespoke.

07of 102Jacob King/PA Images via GettyDame Emma Thompson waved to the crowd outside the Abbey.

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Dame Emma Thompson arriving at Westminster Abbey, London, ahead of the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Saturday.

Dame Emma Thompson waved to the crowd outside the Abbey.

08of 102WPA Pool/ShutterstockFormer U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson attended with his wife, Carrie.

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Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson attended with his wife, Carrie.

09of 102Finnegan Biden and Jill Biden.Andrew Matthews - WPA Pool/GettyFirst Lady Jill Biden represented the United States, along with her granddaughter, Finnegan Biden, who wore Markarian.

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First Lady of the United States, Dr Jill Biden, and her granddaughter Finnegan Biden ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England.

First Lady Jill Biden represented the United States, along with her granddaughter, Finnegan Biden, who wore Markarian.

10of 102Jeff Spicer/GettyKing Letsie III of Lesotho and Masenate Mohato Seeiso, Queen of Lesotho, arrived in regal shades of blue.

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King Letsie III of Lesotho and Masenate Mohato Seeiso, Queen of Lesotho attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England.

King Letsie III of Lesotho and Masenate Mohato Seeiso, Queen of Lesotho, arrived in regal shades of blue.

11of 102Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended hand-in-hand with wife Sophie.

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Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended hand-in-hand with wife Sophie.

12of 102Jeff Spicer/GettyMonaco’s royals, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene, made their entrance.

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Albert II, Prince of Monaco and Charlene, Princess of Monaco attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England.

Monaco’s royals, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene, made their entrance.

13of 102David Fisher/ShutterstockKing Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain stood out in their bright hues.

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King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain The Coronation of King Charles III, London, UK

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain stood out in their bright hues.

14of 102Karwai Tang/WireImageAustralian singer Nick Cave donned a black suit for the occasion.

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Nick Cave arrives at Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England.

Australian singer Nick Cave donned a black suit for the occasion.

15of 102BBCRoyals including Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, made their entrance in royal regalia.

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Royals including Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, made their entrance in royal regalia.

16of 102Princess Anne.David Fisher/ShutterstockPrincess Anne donned her meaningful garb for the big day.

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Princess Anne.David Fisher/Shutterstock

Princess Anne The Coronation of King Charles III, London, UK

Princess Anne donned her meaningful garb for the big day.

17of 102Dan Mullan/Getty ImagesPrince Andrewwas also in attendance, despite leaving public royal duties.

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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

Prince Andrewwas also in attendance, despite leaving public royal duties.

18of 102Prince Harry (in Dior) arrivedwith a smile,alongside his cousinsPrincess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie and their husbands, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Jack Brooksbank, as well as cousinsZara Tindall and Peter Phillipsand Zara’s husband, Mike Tindall.

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Prince Harry (in Dior) arrivedwith a smile,alongside his cousinsPrincess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie and their husbands, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Jack Brooksbank, as well as cousinsZara Tindall and Peter Phillipsand Zara’s husband, Mike Tindall.

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20of 102David Fisher/ShutterstockKate’s mom Carole Middletonwas also in attendance, as well as her father Michael.

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Carole Middleton The Coronation of King Charles III, London, UK

Kate’s mom Carole Middletonwas also in attendance, as well as her father Michael.

21of 102WPA Pool/ShutterstockKate’s siblings, James andPippa Middleton, also attended.

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Kate’s siblings, James andPippa Middleton, also attended.

22of 102Queen Camilla’s daughter Laura Lopes.ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty ImagesLaura Lopes, Queen Camilla’s daughter, was one of themany family members in attendance.

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Queen Camilla’s daughter Laura Lopes.ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images

Laura Lopes, Queen Camilla’s daughter arrives at Westminster Abbey in central London

Laura Lopes, Queen Camilla’s daughter, was one of themany family members in attendance.

23of 102Andrew Parker-Bowles.David Fisher/ShutterstockCamilla’s former husband, Andrew Parker Bowles, was also present.

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Camilla’s former husband, Andrew Parker Bowles, was also present.

24of 102TOBY MELVILLE/POOL/AFP via GettyKing Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium chose pink for the day.

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King Philippe of Belgium and Queen Mathilde arrive at Westminster Abbey in central London on May 6, 2023, ahead of the coronations of Britain’s King Charles III and Britain’s Camilla, Queen Consort.

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium chose pink for the day.

25of 102Joe Giddens/PA ImagesThailand’s royals, King Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida, made their entrance arm-in-arm.

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King Vajiralongkorn of Thailand and Queen Suthida arriving at Westminster Abbey, London, ahead of the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Saturday.

Thailand’s royals, King Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida, made their entrance arm-in-arm.

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Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece and Marie-Chantal, Crown Princess of Greece arrive to attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England.

Grecian royals Queen Anne-Marie, Crown Prince Pavlos and Marie-Chantal, Crown Princess — who wore Mary Katrantzou — stepped out in blues.

27of 102Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via GettyQueen Maxima of the Netherlands and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands were also in attendance.

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Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands at Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands were also in attendance.

28of 102Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via GettyCrown Princess Mary of Denmark and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark made their entrance in bold hues.

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Crown Princess Mary of Denmark and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark at Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England.

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark made their entrance in bold hues.

29of 102Dan Charity - WPA Pool/GettyRounding out the visiting royals: Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden and his daughter, Crown Princess Victoria.

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Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden and Queen Silvia of Sweden arrive ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

Rounding out the visiting royals: Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden and his daughter, Crown Princess Victoria.

30of 102Ben Stansall - WPA Pool/GettyFrench President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, also joined.

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French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron arrive to take their seats ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, also joined.

31of 102Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesAnd they’re off! King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort,began their carriage ridefrom Buckingham Palace to Wesminster Abbey.

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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, 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

And they’re off! King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort,began their carriage ridefrom Buckingham Palace to Wesminster Abbey.

32of 102BBCDespite the rain, thousands lined the streets as the procession made its way.

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Despite the rain, thousands lined the streets as the procession made its way.

33of 102Hollie Adams/Bloomberg via GettyCharles waved to the crowd from his seat in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, a horse-drawn carriage that was commissioned to commemorateQueen Elizabeth’s 60th anniversary of acceding the throne in 2012. Six horses — Windsor Greys — pulled the coach on the way to the coronation: Icon, Shadow, Milford Haven, Echo, Knightsbridge and Tyrone.

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Charles waved to the crowd from his seat in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, a horse-drawn carriage that was commissioned to commemorateQueen Elizabeth’s 60th anniversary of acceding the throne in 2012. Six horses — Windsor Greys — pulled the coach on the way to the coronation: Icon, Shadow, Milford Haven, Echo, Knightsbridge and Tyrone.

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35of 102Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/GettyThe archbishop waited for the king and queen outside the Abbey.

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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby waits to receive guests at Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England.

The archbishop waited for the king and queen outside the Abbey.

36of 102BBCCharles made his arrival, showcasing his coronation robe.

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Charles made his arrival, showcasing his coronation robe.

37of 102Prince George and King Charles.David Fisher/ShutterstockPrince Georgestepped into his roleas aPage of Honorfor his grandfather. The 9-year-old was dressed in uniform along with the other pages at the celebration.

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Prince Georgestepped into his roleas aPage of Honorfor his grandfather. The 9-year-old was dressed in uniform along with the other pages at the celebration.

38of 102Jacob King/PA Images via Getty ImagesGeorge stood at attention with his fellow pages.

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Prince George (centre) ahead of the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey

George stood at attention with his fellow pages.

39of 102Kate Middleton, Prince William, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.David Fisher/ShutterstockMeanwhile,Princess Charlotte and Prince Louisfollowed their mom and dad,the Prince and Princess of Wales.

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Kate Middleton, Prince William, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.David Fisher/Shutterstock

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Meanwhile,Princess Charlotte and Prince Louisfollowed their mom and dad,the Prince and Princess of Wales.

40of 102Jeff Spicer/GettyKate didn’t wear a tiara for the coronation,but rather, a Jess Collett x Alexander McQueen headpiece with silver bullion, crystal and silver thread work three-dimensional leaf embroidery. (Princess Charlottewore a similar piece!)

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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.

Kate didn’t wear a tiara for the coronation,but rather, a Jess Collett x Alexander McQueen headpiece with silver bullion, crystal and silver thread work three-dimensional leaf embroidery. (Princess Charlottewore a similar piece!)

41of 102Phil Noble - WPA Pool/GettyAnother look at Will and Kate intheir royal dressings.Kate also wore jewelsthat nodded to the lateQueen ElizabethII and Princess Diana.

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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.

Another look at Will and Kate intheir royal dressings.Kate also wore jewelsthat nodded to the lateQueen ElizabethII and Princess Diana.

42of 102Queen Camilla with Gus Lopes, Louis Lopes and Freddy Parker Bowles and cousin Arthur Eliot.BBCCamilla made her way down the aisle.

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Queen Camilla with Gus Lopes, Louis Lopes and Freddy Parker Bowles and cousin Arthur Eliot.BBC

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Camilla made her way down the aisle.

43of 102Gareth Cattermole/Getty ImagesA dramatic shot of Charles' robe.

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King Charles III enters Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

A dramatic shot of Charles' robe.

44of 102James Veysey/ShutterstockAn overview of the historic entrance.

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Camilla Queen Consort and King Charles III in Westminster Abbey The Coronation of King Charles III, London, UK

An overview of the historic entrance.

45of 102Press Association via AP ImagesWilliam and Kate stood with their kids during the ceremony, whilePrince Harrycould be seen a few rows behind.

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Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, the Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, at the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey

William and Kate stood with their kids during the ceremony, whilePrince Harrycould be seen a few rows behind.

46of 102Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesThe crowns were presented at the start of the ceremony.

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General Sir Gordon Messenger, the Governor of HM Tower of London, carries the St Edward’s Crown, ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey

The crowns were presented at the start of the ceremony.

47of 102BBCA look at the crowns the king and queen would later wear.

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A look at the crowns the king and queen would later wear.

48of 102Queen Camilla.BBCQueen Camillatook her seat at the front of the Abbey.

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Queen Camillatook her seat at the front of the Abbey.

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50of 102Phil Noble - WPA Pool/GettyInside the Abbey,Princess Charlotteheld her little brother’s hand. (See more of the royal children’s adorable coronation moments!)

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Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023

Inside the Abbey,Princess Charlotteheld her little brother’s hand. (See more of the royal children’s adorable coronation moments!)

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Charlotte and Louis at King Charles' coronation

52of 102Prince Louis.YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via GettyPrince Louiscouldn’t help but let out a yawn during the ceremony.

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(From L) Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales attend the coronations of Britain’s King Charles III and Britain’s Camilla, Queen Consort at Westminster Abbey in central London on May 6, 2023.

Prince Louiscouldn’t help but let out a yawn during the ceremony.

53of 102Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesKate dutifully paid attention throughout the ceremony.

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The Princess of Wales at the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey

Kate dutifully paid attention throughout the ceremony.

54of 102BBCCharlotte sang a hymn after Louis left the ceremony.

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Charlotte sang a hymn after Louis left the ceremony.

55of 102BBCCameras closed up on Charles leaving his mark during the ceremony.

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Cameras closed up on Charles leaving his mark during the ceremony.

56of 102VICTORIA JONES/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesThe king and queen shared a quiet glance during the service.

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King Charles III (L) and Britain’s Camilla, Queen Consort, attend the Coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey

The king and queen shared a quiet glance during the service.

57of 102Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesCharleswas anointed behind a custom-made screenin the only moment viewers and attendees could not see during the coronation.

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An anointing screen is erected for King Charles III during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey

Charleswas anointed behind a custom-made screenin the only moment viewers and attendees could not see during the coronation.

58of 102King Charles.BBCCharles, now in gold, held a sword during the ceremony.

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Charles, now in gold, held a sword during the ceremony.

59of 102BBCPrince Williamknelt before his fatherin an emotional coronation moment.

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Prince Williamknelt before his fatherin an emotional coronation moment.

60of 102King Charles.BBCThe King iscrowned.

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The King iscrowned.

61of 102BBCThe Prince of Wales,heir to the British throne, pledged his loyalty and allegiance to the monarch during thehistoric crowning ceremonyat Westminster Abbey on Saturday.

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The Prince of Wales,heir to the British throne, pledged his loyalty and allegiance to the monarch during thehistoric crowning ceremonyat Westminster Abbey on Saturday.

62of 102BBCSpeaking to his father, William said, “I, William, Prince of Wales, pledge my loyalty to you and faith and truth I will bear unto you, as your liege man of life and limb. So help me God.”

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Speaking to his father, William said, “I, William, Prince of Wales, pledge my loyalty to you and faith and truth I will bear unto you, as your liege man of life and limb. So help me God.”

63of 102Yui Mok - WPA Pool/GettyBritish politician Penny Mordaunt was the first-ever woman to perform the traditional exchanges of the Sword of State and the Jewelled Sword of Offering. Holding the artifact, she walked ahead of the king for the remainder of the ceremony.

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Lord President of the Council, Penny Mordaunt, holding the Sword of State walking ahead of King Charles III during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

British politician Penny Mordaunt was the first-ever woman to perform the traditional exchanges of the Sword of State and the Jewelled Sword of Offering. Holding the artifact, she walked ahead of the king for the remainder of the ceremony.

64of 102YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via GettyWilliam placed a kiss on his father’s cheek following the crowning.

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Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales kisses his father, Britain’s King Charles III, wearing St Edward’s Crown, during the King’s Coronation Ceremony inside Westminster Abbey in central London on May 6, 2023.

William placed a kiss on his father’s cheek following the crowning.

65of 102Queen Camilla.RICHARD POHLE/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesNext wasQueen Camilla’s turn.

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Camilla walks wearing a modified version of Queen Mary’s Crown during the Coronation Ceremony inside Westminster Abbey

Next wasQueen Camilla’s turn.

66of 102BBCCamilla smiled whileofficially taking her title.

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Camilla smiled whileofficially taking her title.

67of 102King Charles wearing St. Edward’s Crown.RICHARD POHLE/POOL/AFP via GettyThe newly crowned king took a pause following his historic moment.

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King Charles wearing St. Edward’s Crown.RICHARD POHLE/POOL/AFP via Getty

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The newly crowned king took a pause following his historic moment.

68of 102Richard Pohle - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesAnd with that, the royals began to depart.

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King Charles III after being crowned during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey

And with that, the royals began to depart.

69of 102BBCKing Charles walked out of the Abbey as the royal family watched and Kate curtsied.

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King Charles walked out of the Abbey as the royal family watched and Kate curtsied.

70of 102Press Association via AP ImagesWill and Kate led Charlotte and Louis out of the Abbey.

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Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis the Prince of Wales and the Princess of Wales, leaving the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey

Will and Kate led Charlotte and Louis out of the Abbey.

71of 102Prince William and Kate Middleton.Dan Charity - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesThe Prince and Princess of Wales wowed in their official regalia.

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Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales arrive ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

The Prince and Princess of Wales wowed in their official regalia.

72of 102Jeff J Mitchell/Getty ImagesThe king stood out in a sea of red coats.

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King Charles III departs the Coronation service at Westminster Abbey

The king stood out in a sea of red coats.

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Queen Camilla followed by Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales leave Westminster Abbey

A shot of Queen Camilla through the carriage topper.

74of 102King Charles and Queen Camilla.Jeff J Mitchell/GettyKing Charles and Queen Camilladeparted for their carriage rideback to Buckingham Palace through London.

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King Charles and Queen Camilladeparted for their carriage rideback to Buckingham Palace through London.

75of 102Adrian Dennis - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesThe king headed back to Buckingham Palace in the Gold State Coach, which has been the traditional mode of post-coronation transportation since King William IV was crowned in 1831.

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Queen Camilla and King Charles III travel in the Gold State Coach, back to Buckingham Palace

The king headed back to Buckingham Palace in the Gold State Coach, which has been the traditional mode of post-coronation transportation since King William IV was crowned in 1831.

76of 102Dan Mullan/Getty ImagesIt took several horses to tote the weighty carriage.

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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

It took several horses to tote the weighty carriage.

77of 102Dan Kitwood/GettyWhat rain? The 1.3-mile procession kicked off as revelers along the streets celebrated their new king and queen.

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The Household Cavalry Mounted Band can be seen on the Mall during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

What rain? The 1.3-mile procession kicked off as revelers along the streets celebrated their new king and queen.

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79of 102BBCA hello from Louis!

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A hello from Louis!

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And another!

81of 102And a moment in the rain for Kate.

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And a moment in the rain for Kate.

82of 102Stuart C. Wilson/GettyCharlotte mirrored her mother.

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Charlotte mirrored her mother.

83of 102Prince Louis.SEBASTIEN BOZON/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesLouis looked through the rainy carriage.

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Prince Louis of Wales travels back to Buckingham Palace from Westminster Abbey

Louis looked through the rainy carriage.

84of 102Prince Edward.ROB PINNEY/POOL/AFP via GettyPrince Edward peered out from inside his horse-drawn carriage, too.

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Britain’s Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh smiles as he departs following the Coronation Ceremony for King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey in central London

Prince Edward peered out from inside his horse-drawn carriage, too.

85of 102Samir Hussein/WireImageAs did George and Charlotte.

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Princess Charlotte and Page of Honour Prince George of Wales departs the ceremony during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

As did George and Charlotte.

86of 102Dan Charity - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesMeanwhile, Harry exited the ceremony alongside his cousins.The prince left London shortly afterto be with his son,Prince Archie, for his 4th birthday.

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Prince Harry arrives with Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III

Meanwhile, Harry exited the ceremony alongside his cousins.The prince left London shortly afterto be with his son,Prince Archie, for his 4th birthday.

87of 102Princess Anne.Dan Mullan/GettyPrincess Anne took partin the Coronation Procession following the crowning ceremony as the “Gold-Stick-in-Waiting.” The prestigious position, which Princess Anne has held since 1998, dates back to the 15th century when two officers — a Gold Stick and a Silver Stick — were placed close to the monarch to protect them from harm.

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Princess Anne took partin the Coronation Procession following the crowning ceremony as the “Gold-Stick-in-Waiting.” The prestigious position, which Princess Anne has held since 1998, dates back to the 15th century when two officers — a Gold Stick and a Silver Stick — were placed close to the monarch to protect them from harm.

88of 102BBCUpon returning to Buckingham Palace following the coronation, Charles and Camilla received a royal salute from the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Armed Forces who participated in the parade.

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Upon returning to Buckingham Palace following the coronation, Charles and Camilla received a royal salute from the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Armed Forces who participated in the parade.

89of 102BBCCharles and Camilla watched as “God Save the King” played.

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Charles and Camilla watched as “God Save the King” played.

90of 102BBCGeorge continued his duties, carrying his grandfather’s robe during the moment.

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George continued his duties, carrying his grandfather’s robe during the moment.

91of 102King Charles wearing the Imperial State Crown.ANDREW MILLIGAN/POOL/AFP via GettyThe new monarch woretwo crownson his coronation day. After the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, King Charles swapped St. Edward’s Crown – which is traditionally used only during the crowning itself – for the Imperial State Crown (pictured here).

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King Charles wearing the Imperial State Crown.ANDREW MILLIGAN/POOL/AFP via Getty

King Charles III waves as he receives a royal salute from members of the military in the gardens of Buckingham Place in London

The new monarch woretwo crownson his coronation day. After the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, King Charles swapped St. Edward’s Crown – which is traditionally used only during the crowning itself – for the Imperial State Crown (pictured here).

92of 102Anthony Harvey/ShutterstockStanding on the central balcony of Buckingham Palace, King Charles made his first appearance as monarch beside Queen Camilla.

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace The Coronation of King Charles III, London, UK - 06 May 2023

Standing on the central balcony of Buckingham Palace, King Charles made his first appearance as monarch beside Queen Camilla.

93of 102Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesIn his official title as monarch, King Charles waved to his supporters.

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King Charles III waves from The Buckingham Palace balcony during the Coronation of King Charles III

In his official title as monarch, King Charles waved to his supporters.

94of 102Queen Camilla.Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesQueen Camilla also greeted crowds from Buckingham Palace.

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Queen Camilla.Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Queen Camilla waves from The Buckingham Palace balcony during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla also greeted crowds from Buckingham Palace.

95of 102Dan Kitwood/Getty ImagesPrince Georgeand his fellow official pages stood between his parents and siblings and the new monarchs, King Charles and Queen Camilla.

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Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Princess Charlotte of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Anne, Princess Royal, Prince William, Prince of Wales, guest, Prince George of Wales, guest, guest, King Charles III, Camilla, Queen Consort and Page Of Honour, Freddy Parker Bowles gather on the Buckingham Palace

Prince Georgeand his fellow official pages stood between his parents and siblings and the new monarchs, King Charles and Queen Camilla.

96of 102BBCSophie, Duchess of Edinburgh stood beside Kate, William,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louisduring the post-coronation celebration.

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Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh stood beside Kate, William,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louisduring the post-coronation celebration.

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Dressed in the official garb,Prince Georgeand two of the other pages took in the sights from the royal balcony.

98of 102Owen Humphreys/PA Images via Getty ImagesMembers of the royal family shared the balcony to celebrate the historic occasion, andPrince Louislooked the most excited of them all!

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Duke of Edinburgh, the Earl of Wessex, Lady Louise Windsor, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence ,the Duchess of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal, Princess Charlotte, the Princess of Wales, Prince Louis, the Prince of Wales on the balcony of Buckingham Palace

Members of the royal family shared the balcony to celebrate the historic occasion, andPrince Louislooked the most excited of them all!

99of 102Samir Hussein/WireImageCharlotte and Louis gave their best royal waves while greeting crowds with Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, and their parents.

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James Mountbatten-Windsor, Earl of Wessex, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Charlotte of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

Charlotte and Louis gave their best royal waves while greeting crowds with Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, and their parents.

100of 102Jordan Pettitt/PA Images via Getty ImagesLouis showed his big sister something in the distance, possibly an eye-catching moment during the aircraft flypast from the Royal Navy, Army Corps and Royal Air Force.

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The Duke of Edinburgh, Lady Louise Windsor, Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, the Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Charlotte, the Princess Royal, Prince Louis, the Princess of Wales, the Prince of Wales and the Pages of Honour including Prince George (far right) on the balcony of Buckingham Palace

Louis showed his big sister something in the distance, possibly an eye-catching moment during the aircraft flypast from the Royal Navy, Army Corps and Royal Air Force.

101of 102Prince Louisspotted plenty of noteworthy activity as he peered over the crowds gathered around Buckingham Palace.

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Prince Louis

Prince Louisspotted plenty of noteworthy activity as he peered over the crowds gathered around Buckingham Palace.

102of 102Leon Neal / POOL / AFPThe newly crowned couple enjoyed their moment on the balcony.

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Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla stand on the Buckingham Palace balcony, in London, following their coronations, on May 6, 2023. - The set-piece coronation is the first in Britain in 70 years, and only the second in history to be televised. Charles will be the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned at the central London church since King William I in 1066. Outside the UK, he is also king of 14 other Commonwealth countries, including Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Camilla, his second wife, will be crowned queen alongside him, and be known as Queen Camilla after the ceremony.

The newly crowned couple enjoyed their moment on the balcony.

source: people.com