2023-05-08 10:02
Charles III was on Saturday crowned monarch of the United Kingdom (UK) and 14 other Commonwealth realms in the UK's first coronation since 1953 at Westminster Abbey in central London.
▲ Britain's King Charles III receives The St Edward's Crown during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey, London, Britain, May 6, 2023. [Photo/Agencies]
The coronation service lasted about two hours and involved various stages, including recognition, oath, anointing, investiture and crowning, followed by enthronement and homage.
▲ Britain's King Charles III wearing the Imperial state Crown carrying the Sovereign's Orb and Sceptre leaves Westminster Abbey after the Coronation Ceremonies in central London, Britain, May 6, 2023. [Photo/Agencies]
At 12:02 pm (1102 GMT), Charles III was formally crowned as the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby placed St Edward's Crown onto the head of the monarch. The congregation sang a hymn; bells at the historic church rang; trumpets sounded, and gun salutes were fired across the country to mark the moment.
▲ Britain's King Charles III wearing the St Edward's Crown and Queen Camilla wearing the Queen Mary's Crown during their coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey, London, Britain, May 6, 2023. [Photo/Agencies]
Queen Camilla was also coronated on Saturday in a much simpler ceremony, as she was anointed and crowned with Queen Mary's Crown.
▲ Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla gesture as they stand on the Buckingham Palace balcony following their coronation ceremony in London, Britain, May 6, 2023. [Photo/Agencies]
The ceremonial events concluded with the royal couple and members of the royal family watching a large formation fly-past on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in the afternoon.