In pictures: Charles crowned King of UK amid spectacular pomp and pageantry
In pictures: Charles crowned King of UK amid spectacular pomp and pageantry
Ceremony reminds of the Coronation of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, 70 years ago
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May 07, 2023 05:57 AM
King Charles III is crowned with the St Edwards Crown by The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, during the ceremony of the coronation of King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort, at Westminster Abbey, in London, on Saturday, May 6, 2023. AP/PTI
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London, May 6
King Charles III was officially crowned the King of the United Kingdom as the Imperial State Crown was placed on his head amid spectacular pomp and pageantry at Westminster Abbey here on a rainy Saturday, reminiscent of the Coronation of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, 70 years ago.
Some glimpses from the ceremony:
Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla greet the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation ceremony in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. AP/PTI
Britain's Kate, Princess of Wales, arrives for Britain's King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consorts coronation ceremony, at Westminster Abbey, in London, on Saturday, May 6, 2023. AP/PTIBritain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave to the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their coronation ceremony, in London, on Saturday, May 6, 2023. AP/PTIBritain's King Charles III wears the Imperial State Crown as he leaves following his coronation ceremony, at Westminster Abbey, in London, on Saturday, May 6, 2023. AP/PTILondon Britain's King Charles III interacts with Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Sudesh Dhankhar during a reception at the Buckingham Palace in London, Friday, May 5, 2023. PTIBritain's Prince William kisses his father King Charles III, during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey, London, on Saturday, May 6, 2023. AP/PTIMumbai Dabbawala Association members distribute sweets to to mark King Charles III's coronation, in Mumbai, on May 6, 2023. PTI King Charles III receives The St Edwards Crown during his coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, London, on Saturday, May 6, 2023. AP/PTIThe procession on the way to Buckingham Palace after coronation ceremony for Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla in London, on Saturday, May 6, 2023. AP/PTI
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