King Charles III crowned at London's Westminster Abbey
The King and Queen waved from the Palace balcony as the RAF Red Arrows painted the sky red, white and blue. But according to news sources, Prince Harry was not invited to join them at their appearance from the balcony.
The crowning of King Charles III took place on Saturday in the largest ceremonial event to take place in Britain in seven decades.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the head of the Anglican Church, placed the 360-year-old St. Edward's Crown slowly on Charles' head as he sat on a 14th-century throne in Westminster Abbey in front of a congregation of about 100 world leaders and millions of viewers.
The two-hour ceremony, which is rooted in history but also aims to present a forward-looking monarchy by including leaders from all faiths and participants who reflect a more diverse Britain, will see Camilla, Charles' second wife, 75, crowned queen.
Before the most sacred part of the ceremony, when Charles was anointed on his hands, head, and breast by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby with holy oil consecrated in Jerusalem, Charles looked serious as he took vows to rule justly and uphold the Church of England, of which he is the titular head.
Hundreds of soldiers lined The Mall, the expansive avenue leading to Buckingham Palace, wearing scarlet uniforms and black bearskin hats. In some locations, tens of thousands of people gathered in crowds that were over 20 deep to watch what some believed to be a historical moment despite the light rain.
Alongside charity workers and famous people like actors Emma Thompson, Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, and American singer Katy Perry, politicians and representatives from Commonwealth countries took their seats inside the abbey, which was decorated with flowers and flags.
Following the service, 4,000 military personnel from 39 different countries will march in a one-mile procession to Buckingham Palace in the four-ton Gold State Coach that was built for George III, the last king of Britain's American colonies. Charles and Camilla will follow. Since the coronation of Charles' mother, it is one of the biggest show of its kind in Britain.
Gospel choir and composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, known for his Broadway and West End stage productions, collaborated on this anthem.
"No other country could put on such a dazzling display - the processions, the pageantry, the ceremonies, and street parties,".
Although it was a Christian service, Camilla's grandchildren and Prince George, Charles' grandson, served as pages. There will also be an "unprecedented" greeting from religious leaders at the conclusion.
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar concluded a two-day visit to attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey in London with a message of goodwill to the royal couple. On Friday, he interacted with King Charles at a reception soon after his arrival here to attend the majestic Coronation ceremony.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Catherine, wore formal robes and mantels over their outfits, with the heir to the throne in the ceremonial dress uniform of the Welsh Guards and his wife wearing a headpiece made of silver and crystal leaves instead of a tiara. Both she and her daughter Charlotte wore ivory silk crepe frocks adorned with embroidered rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock motifs - a nod to the United Kingdom's four nations, designed by Alexander McQueen, the same label Kate chose for her wedding dress in 2011.
