All The Best Photos Of The Coronation Of King Charles III
Saturday May 6 was a day that will go down in history, as King Charles III was officially crowned as ruling monarch of the United Kingdom, alongside Queen Camilla. The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla took place at Westminster Abbey, with millions viewing from around the globe. Plenty of other events have taken place across the long weekend to mark the royal occasion too, from the big coronation concert to the nationwide lunch. Below are some highlights from the coronation of King Charles III and the historic long weekend.
Saturday May 6
The royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Place Photo: Samir Hussen // Getty ImagesKing Charles III and Queen Camilla leave Westminster Abbey in the Gold State Coach Photo: Paul Ellis // Getty ImagesTroops march during the coronation procession Photo: Anadolu Agency // Getty ImagesThe coronation procession travels down the Mall Photo: Dan Kitwood // Getty ImagesThe four Pages of Honour Photo: Samir Hussein // Getty ImagesQueen Camilla’s coronation dress was designed by Bruce Oldfield Photo: WPA PoolThe King and Queen entering Westminster Abbey for the coronation ceremony Photo: Gareth Cattermole // Getty ImagesPrince George as a Page of Honour, helping to carry the King’s robe Photo: WPA Pool // Getty ImagesPrince Louis and Princess Charlotte join the procession at Westminster Abbey Photo: Phil Noble // Getty ImagesThe Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, with Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte Photo: WPA Pool // Getty ImagesThe Princess in an Alexander McQueen dress with the Royal Victorian Order Mantle, and Prince William in the ceremonial dress uniform of the Welsh Guards. Photo: WPA Pool // Getty ImagesPrince Harry and Princess Anne inside Westminster Abbey Photo: WPA Pool // Getty ImagesVice Admiral Sir Time Laurence and Princess Anne wearing the uniform of the Blues and Royals and the Thistle mantle. Photo: WPA Pool // Getty ImagesPrincess Eugenie in a navy silk and satin look by Kim Jones for Fendi, with Garrard jewelry. Photo: WPA Pool // Getty ImagesPrince Harry arrives with his cousin, Princess Beatrice, and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Photo: WPA Pool // Getty ImagesAbdullah II of Jordan and Queen Rania of Jordan Photo: Jeff Spicer // Getty ImagesCrown Prince Pavlos of Greece and Crown Princess Marie Chantel of Greece Photo: Paul Ellis // Getty ImagesFrench President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron taking their seats for the coronation ceremony Photo: Ben Stansall // Getty ImagesKing Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain, in a pink Carolina Herrera skirt suit, arriving at Westminster Abbey. Photo: Jeff Spicer // Getty ImagesJames and Pippa Middleton arriving for the ceremony together Photo: WPA Pool // Getty ImagesAlbert II, Prince of Monaco, and Charlene, Princess of Monaco, arriving at Westminster Abbey. Photo: Karwai Tang // Getty ImagesKing Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla traveling to Westminster Abbey in the Diamond Jubilee Coach Photo: Dan Kitwood // Getty ImagesKaty Perry arriving at Westminster Abbey in a lilac Vivienne Westwood skirt suit with matching opera gloves and a wide-brimmed headpiece. Photo: Jeff Spicer // Getty ImagesPrince Harry seated two rows behind Prince William, Princess Kate, and their children. Photo: Victoria Jones // Getty ImagesUnderneath the Coronation Chair, King Charles sat on the Stone of Destiny, a 336-pound sandstone slab of mythical reputation that England stole from Scotland in 1296. Photo: Susannah Ireland // Getty ImagesThe Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby raises the St. Edward’s Crown Photo: Richard Pohle // Getty ImagesKing Charles III wearing the St Edward’s Crown Photo: Richard Pohle // Getty ImagesPrince William pays homage to his father and touches the crown Photo: Yui Mok // Getty ImagesQueen Consort Camilla looks on as Penny Mordaunt leads King Charles III during his coronation ceremony. Photo: WPA Pool // Getty ImagesQueen Camilla wearing Queen Mary’s crown Photo: Jonathan BradyThe Prince and Princess of Wales and their two youngest children watching the planes. Photo: Samir Hussein // Getty ImagesKing Charles and Queen Camilla watch from the balcony at Buckingham Palace. Photo: Samir Hussein // Getty Images
Friday May 5
Princess Kate with guests at a pre-coronation evening reception, hosted for overseas guests of the coronation at Buckingham Palace. Photo: WPA Pool // Getty ImagesQueen Letizia and King Felipe VI of Spain arriving at the reception. Photo: Chris Jackson // Getty ImagesQueen Rania of Jordan arriving at the reception Photo: Chris Jackson // Getty ImagesThe day before the coronation, Prince William and Princess Kate took a stroll down The Mall to greet well-wishers who had gathered prior to the big event. Photo: Charles McQuillan // Getty ImagesThe royals spent time posing for photos and chatting with the public. Photo: WPA Pool // Getty ImagesWilliam and Kate were joined by King Charles III Photo: WPA Pool // Getty ImagesPrince William and Princess Kate hosted a pre-coronation lunch for Realm Governors General and Prime Ministers at Buckingham Palace Photo: Toby Melville // Getty ImagesKing Charles III poses for a photo with Commonwealth leaders after a Commonwealth heads of government meeting at Marlborough House Photo: Chris Jackson // Getty Images
