Their Majesties King Charles III And Queen Camilla - Coronation Day

Every must-see photo from King Charles and Queen Camilla’s coronation

Their Majesties were crowned on May 6

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MAY 6, 2023 7:25 AM EDTMAY 6, 2023, 7:25 AM EDT

It’s coronation day! Less than a year after acceding to the throne, King Charles III was crowned at London’s Westminster Abbey. The historic day began with “The King’s Procession” from Buckingham Palace to the Abbey, which has served as the setting for every coronation since 1066.

Ahead of the coronation, Buckingham Palace said that the service would “reflect the Monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry.”

His Majesty was crowned on May 6 with St. Edward’s Crown, while Queen Camilla used Queen Mary’s Crown—marking the first time in recent history that an existing crown has been re-used for the coronation of a consort.

Following the ceremony on Saturday, King Charles and Queen Camilla returned to Buckingham Palace in “The Coronation Procession,” which included members of the royal family, as well as Armed Forces from across the Commonwealth and the British Overseas Territories, in addition to all Services of the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom. The day’s ceremonial events concluded with an appearance from Their Majesties and royal family members.

From the processions to the Wales children, scroll for every must-see photo from King Charles and Queen Camilla’s coronation...

Their Majesties King Charles III And Queen Camilla - Coronation Day

First images of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

King Charles III and Queen Camilla escorted by more than a thousand members of the armed forces and the Sovereign’s Escort of the Household Cavalry, leave Buckingham Palace on May 6, 2023, for Westminster Abbey, on route to be crowned as King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

The Diamond Jubilee Coach was built in 2012 to mark the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign.

Their Majesties King Charles III And Queen Camilla - Coronation Day

Princess Anne

Princess Anne, Princess Royal arrives to attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh and James Mountbatten-Windsor, Earl of Wessex attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.