King Charles III’s momentous coronation Saturday was packed with subtle, deeply moving tributes to his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Charles, 74, ascended the throne upon the death of Queen Elizabeth in September, who died in Scotland at the age of 96 after a historic 70 years on the throne.

Despite speculation that Charles – who is the longest-serving heir to the throne in history – would tone down elements of the coronation in favor of a more modern event, there were still several elements of the day that honored both national tradition and family memories.

King Charles’ homages to his mother actually started before his big day even arrived.

The colorful floral border on the official coronation invitation included forget-me-nots, which were said to be a favorite of the late queen.

“They were something the Queen loved, they were on her coffin at her funeral, and obviously, the detail they put into the invitations reflect that,” Charles’ former butler, Grant Harrold, told GB News ahead of the Saturday ceremony.

The tribute was ultimately shared with the more than 2,000 guests who received invites.

The High Altar at Westminster Abbey also included a floral tribute — being covered in blooms from the five Royal Horticultural Society gardens.

The arrangements include branches from two Dawyck beech trees planted by Queen Elizabeth II and her late husband, Prince Philip, at the Royal Royal Horticultural Society’s Wisley garden back in 1978, Town & Country reported.

King Charles and Queen Camilla, 75, left Buckingham Palace Saturday morning in a storied carriage that was designed for Queen Elizabeth almost a decade ago.

The Diamond Jubilee State Coach was originally intended for the late monarch’s 80th birthday in 2006, but it was not finished until 2014, according to the Royal Collection Trust.  

The coach – which was built in Australia and weighs well over 6,000 pounds – was first used for the State Opening of Parliament in June of that year.

Unlike more traditional carriages, which are mostly made of wood, the Diamond Jubilee Coach is made from aluminum. Its interior incorporates timber and other materials from monuments sourced from around the Commonwealth.

In addition to wood from Westminster Abbey, where Saturday’s coronation took place, the carriage includes fragments of Henry VIII’s warship, the Mary Rose, and a chip from Sir Isaac Newton’s apple tree, ITV reported.

In a nod to her late mother-in-law, Camilla arrived at Westminster Abbey on Saturday wearing the crimson velvet Robe of State worn by the Queen at her own 1953 coronation, Buckingham Palace confirmed.

During the pivotal crowning ritual, Camilla also donned the Queen Mary Crown, which was designed for Queen Elizabeth’s grandmother in 1911.

However, a royal press release ahead of the coronation confirmed that the new queen consort had the piece adjusted with a few subtle touches – including adding Queen Elizabeth’s Cullinan III, IV, and V diamonds, which she frequently wore as broaches.

Charles and Camilla married in a civil ceremony in 2005. In 2022, Queen Elizabeth announced that Camilla would be known as Charles’ Queen Consort when he ascended the throne.

Queen Camilla was not the only royal woman honoring Queen Elizabeth with her coronation day jewels.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, 40, accessorized her show-stealing Alexander McQueen gown with the George VI Festoon Necklace, which was a gift to the then-Princess Elizabeth from her father in 1950.

The three-strand diamond necklace was designed by Garrard using 105 loose collet-set diamonds from the royal vault, VOGUE reported. 

The piece was a sentimental favorite of the late Queen’s throughout her seven-decade reign. She most recently wore the strands to a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace in 2018.

After the lengthy coronation service and carriage ride, King Charles and Queen Camilla emerged onto the balcony of Buckingham Palace to greet the crowds.

The poignant moment surely had extra meaning for Charles, who was just four years old when he waved from the same balcony following Queen Elizabeth’s coronation.

Notably absent from the united family front was Charles’ younger son, Prince Harry, 38, who quickly left the Abbey in order to head back to California, where he now lives with wife Meghan Markle, 41, and their two children.