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King Charles III’s historic coronation in photos

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May 9, 2023

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The Diamond Jubilee State Coach, accompanied by the Sovereign's Escort of the Household Cavalry, travels along The Mall en route to Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London.
The Diamond Jubilee State Coach, accompanied by the Sovereign’s Escort of the Household Cavalry, travels along The Mall en route to Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla sit in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach as they ride through Whitehall.
King Charles and Queen Camilla sit in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach as they ride through Whitehall.
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Katy Perry arrives at Westminster Abbey.
Katy Perry arrives at Westminster Abbey.
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Jill Biden and her grand daughter Finnegan Biden arrive at Westminster Abbey.
Jill Biden and her grand daughter Finnegan Biden arrive at Westminster Abbey.
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Coldstream Guards marching past a rain soaked crowd.
Coldstream Guards marching past a rain soaked crowd.
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Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Princess Eugenie of York head to the Coronation.
Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Princess Eugenie of York head to the Coronation.
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King's Guards soldiers march during the coronation.
King’s Guards soldiers march during the coronation.
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Lionel Richie arrives at Westminster Abbey.
Lionel Richie arrives at Westminster Abbey.
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Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska arrives.
Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska arrives.
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King Charles III and Camilla arrive in the Diamond State Coach at Westminster Abbey
King Charles III and Camilla arrive in the Diamond State Coach at Westminster Abbey
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Catherine, Princess of Wales arrives.
Catherine, Princess of Wales arrives.
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Prince Louis yawns as he arrives at the Abbey.
Prince Louis yawns as he arrives at the Abbey.
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Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank (front), Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (centre) and Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi arrive.
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank (front), Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (centre) and Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi arrive.
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Prince William, Prince of Wales, Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, Britain's Princess Charlotte of Wales and Britain's Prince Louis of Wales arrive.
Prince William, Prince of Wales, Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales, Britain’s Princess Charlotte of Wales and Britain’s Prince Louis of Wales arrive.
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Prince Edward, Duke and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh arriving with Lady Louise Windsor.
Prince Edward, Duke and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh arriving with Lady Louise Windsor.
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Prince William, Prince of Wales, Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, Britain's Princess Charlotte of Wales and Britain's Prince Louis of Wales arrive.
Prince William, Prince of Wales, Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales, Britain’s Princess Charlotte of Wales and Britain’s Prince Louis of Wales arrive.
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Camilla
Camilla arrives.
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Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte.
Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte.
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King Charles III attends his coronation at Westminster Abbey.
King Charles III attends his coronation at Westminster Abbey.
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King Charles III arrives.
King Charles III arrives.
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Catherine, Princess of Wales takes her seat.
Catherine, Princess of Wales takes her seat.
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Prince William, Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales attend.
Prince William, Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales attend.
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Prince Louis yawns.
Prince Louis yawns.
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Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (center) attends.
Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (center) attends.
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King Charles III is crowned with St Edward's Crown by The Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby.
King Charles III is crowned with St Edward’s Crown by The Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby.
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King Charles III receives The St Edward's Crown.
King Charles III receives The St Edward’s Crown.
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King Charles III receives The St Edward's Crown.
King Charles III receives The St Edward’s Crown.
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Members of the Royal family.
Members of the royal family.
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A shot is fired with Tower Bridge in the background during a 62-gun salute performed by members of the Honourable Artillery Company and A Battery at HM Tower of London as part of King Charles and Queen Camilla's coronation.
A shot is fired with Tower Bridge in the background during a 62-gun salute performed by members of the Honourable Artillery Company and A Battery at HM Tower of London as part of King Charles and Queen Camilla’s coronation.
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King Charles III receives The St Edward's Crown during his coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
King Charles III receives The St Edward’s Crown during his coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
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The Prince of Wales kisses his father King Charles III during his coronation ceremony.
The Prince of Wales kisses his father King Charles III during his coronation ceremony.
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Prince Harry pulls a face during the Coronation.
Prince Harry pulls a face during the Coronation.
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Queen Camilla is crowned by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby during her coronation ceremony.
Queen Camilla is crowned by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby during her coronation ceremony.
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Queen Camilla is crowned with Queen Mary's Crown.
Queen Camilla is crowned with Queen Mary’s Crown.
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King Charles III wearing the Imperial state Crown carrying the Sovereign's Orb and Sceptre leaves Westminster Abbey after the Coronation.
King Charles III wearing the Imperial state Crown carrying the Sovereign’s Orb and Sceptre leaves Westminster Abbey after the Coronation.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla travel from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace following their Coronation ceremony.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla travel from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace following their Coronation ceremony.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla travel from Westminster Abbey in the Gold State Coach.
King Charles and Queen Camilla travel from Westminster Abbey in the Gold State Coach.
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Prince Harry enters a car outside Westminster Abbey following the coronation ceremony.
Prince Harry enters a car outside Westminster Abbey following the coronation ceremony.
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Prince Louis reacts to watchers as he departs Westminster Abbey.
Prince Louis reacts to watchers as he departs Westminster Abbey.
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Catherine, Princess of Wales departs Westminster Abbey.
Catherine, Princess of Wales departs Westminster Abbey.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla return down The Mall after their coronation.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla return down The Mall after their coronation.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla watch the crowd from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their coronation ceremony.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla watch the crowd from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their coronation ceremony.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla were formally crowned in a historic ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
King Charles and Queen Camilla were formally crowned in a historic ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their Coronation.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their Coronation.
Chris Jackson/Buckingham Palace

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Lady Louise Windsor, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Charlotte of Wales, Anne, Princess Royal, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales gather on the Buckingham Palace central balcony.
Lady Louise Windsor, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Charlotte of Wales, Anne, Princess Royal, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales gather on the Buckingham Palace central balcony.
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The Royal Air Force Red Arrows perform a flypast over The Mall and Buckingham Palace.
The Royal Air Force Red Arrows perform a flypast over The Mall and Buckingham Palace.
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Prince George (L) points while on the balcony.
Prince George (L) points while on the balcony.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla pose and smile after their Coronation, at Buckingham Palace on May 06, 2023 in London
King Charles III and Queen Camilla pose and smile after their Coronation, at Buckingham Palace on May 06, 2023 in London
Chris Jackson/Buckingham Palace

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The Red Arrows fly over Buckingham Palace.
The Red Arrows fly over Buckingham Palace.
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Prince Louis reacts to the Red Arrows.
Prince Louis reacts to the Red Arrows.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace to view the Royal Air Force's Red Arrows fly-past.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace to view the Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows fly-past.
Chris Jackson/Buckingham Palace

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His Majesty is the 40th monarch to be crowned at Westminster Abbey.
His Majesty is the 40th monarch to be crowned at Westminster Abbey.
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Well-wishers gather on The Mall to celebrate Britain's King Charles III and Britain's Queen Camilla, in central London.
Well-wishers gather on The Mall to celebrate Britain’s King Charles III and Britain’s Queen Camilla, in central London.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla stand on the Buckingham Palace balcony with grandson Freddy Parker Bowles.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla stand on the Buckingham Palace balcony with grandson Freddy Parker Bowles.
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The Royal Air Force Red Arrows fly over Buckingham Palace.
The Royal Air Force Red Arrows fly over Buckingham Palace.
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King Charles III poses for an official portrait photo in full regalia in the Throne Room of Buckingham Palace.
King Charles III poses for an official portrait photo in full regalia in the Throne Room of Buckingham Palace. The King is wearing the Robe of Estate, the Imperial State Crown and is holding the Sovereign’s Orb and Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross. He is seated on one of a pair of 1902 throne chairs that were made for the future King George V and Queen Mary for use at the Coronation of King Edward VII.
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An official photo Buckingham Palace handout photo shows King Charles III and Queen Camilla with members of the working royal family.
An official photo Buckingham Palace handout photo shows King Charles III and Queen Camilla with members of the working royal family.
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Britain Coronation
King Charles III and Queen Camilla pose for an official portrait in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace, London.
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Britain Coronation
Queen Camilla poses for an official photo in The Green Drawing Room of Buckingham Palace, London. The Queen is wearing Queen Mary’s Crown and Robe of Estate.
AP

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