All the Best Photos From King Charles III’s Coronation

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    All the Best Photos From King Charles III’s Coronation

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  • <p>Although the former Prince of Wales became King Charles III when Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022, his position as the new monarch needs to be cemented by a final ceremonial event: the coronation, which is taking place today.</p> <p>The last crowning ceremony was held nearly 70 years ago on June 2, 1953 when Queen Elizabeth was anointed Queen of England. As the royal family enters a new era in a modern age, Charles’ ceremonial crowning “will reflect the monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry,” according to an official statement released by Buckingham Palace.</p> <p>The historic occasion is set to unfold at Westminster Abbey, the coronation location for the past 900+ years, in several phases. The ceremony will begin with the recognition (when Charles is presented to the attendees as the new monarch), followed by the oath (the King will take an oath to uphold the law and the Church of England), the anointing (Charles’ hands, breast, and head will be anointed with holy oil by the Archbishop), the investiture (the Archbishop will present the monarch with the Royal Orb, the Sceptre, and the Sovereign’s Sceptre, then St Edward’s Crown will be placed on his head), and the enthronement and homage (when Charles will take the throne and attendees will kneel before him as His Majesty King Charles III). Following the 74-year-old monarch’s enthronement, Queen Consort Camilla will also be anointed and crowned.</p> <p>Approximately 2,000 guests are expected to attend the hour-long coronation, including the British Royal Family (with the exception of Meghan Markle, Prince Archie, and Princess Lilibet), the British prime minister, representatives from the House of Parliament, heads of state, and other royals from around the world.</p> <p>Scroll on for the best photos of the momentous event as coronation day unfolds.</p>
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    Although the former Prince of Wales became King Charles III when Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022, his position as the new monarch needs to be cemented by a final ceremonial event: the coronation, which is taking place today.

    The last crowning ceremony was held nearly 70 years ago on June 2, 1953 when Queen Elizabeth was anointed Queen of England. As the royal family enters a new era in a modern age, Charles’ ceremonial crowning “will reflect the monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry,” according to an official statement released by Buckingham Palace.

    The historic occasion is set to unfold at Westminster Abbey, the coronation location for the past 900+ years, in several phases. The ceremony will begin with the recognition (when Charles is presented to the attendees as the new monarch), followed by the oath (the King will take an oath to uphold the law and the Church of England), the anointing (Charles’ hands, breast, and head will be anointed with holy oil by the Archbishop), the investiture (the Archbishop will present the monarch with the Royal Orb, the Sceptre, and the Sovereign’s Sceptre, then St Edward’s Crown will be placed on his head), and the enthronement and homage (when Charles will take the throne and attendees will kneel before him as His Majesty King Charles III). Following the 74-year-old monarch’s enthronement, Queen Consort Camilla will also be anointed and crowned.

    Approximately 2,000 guests are expected to attend the hour-long coronation, including the British Royal Family (with the exception of Meghan Markle, Prince Archie, and Princess Lilibet), the British prime minister, representatives from the House of Parliament, heads of state, and other royals from around the world.

    Scroll on for the best photos of the momentous event as coronation day unfolds.

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  • <p>Emma Thompson smiles from ear to ear as she arrives at Westminster Abbey wearing a ruby red cape jacket over a black dress. </p>
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    Emma Thompson Arrives

    Emma Thompson smiles from ear to ear as she arrives at Westminster Abbey wearing a ruby red cape jacket over a black dress.

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  • <p>Lionel Richie is all smiles as he arrives at the ceremony, beaming as he chats with fellow guests.</p>
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    Lionel Richie Arrives

    Lionel Richie is all smiles as he arrives at the ceremony, beaming as he chats with fellow guests.

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  • <p>First lady Jill Biden and her granddaughter Finnegan arrive ahead of the crowning. Both women wear stunning pastel-colored ensembles for the historic occasion.</p>
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    First lady Jill Biden and her granddaughter Finnegan arrive ahead of the crowning. Both women wear stunning pastel-colored ensembles for the historic occasion.

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  • <p>British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty, arrive for the historic event. Murty’s sky blue dress and matching navy fascinator and pumps are darling!</p>
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    The British Prime MinisterArrives

    British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty, arrive for the historic event. Murty’s sky blue dress and matching navy fascinator and pumps are darling!

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  • <p>Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie, arrive at Westminster Abbey. Sophie wears a stunning blush-colored ensemble complete with a gorgeous fascinator.</p>
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    Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie, arrive at Westminster Abbey. Sophie wears a stunning blush-colored ensemble complete with a gorgeous fascinator.

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  • <p>The Household Cavalry Mounted Band stands on the Mall, which is lined with spectators, ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III.</p>
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    Spectators Line theMall

    The Household Cavalry Mounted Band stands on the Mall, which is lined with spectators, ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III.

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  • <p>King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla finish the trip to Westminster Abbey in the Diamond Jubilee Coach, flanked by The Sovereign’s Escort of the Household Cavalry.</p>
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    Arriving in the Diamond JubileeCoach

    King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla finish the trip to Westminster Abbey in the Diamond Jubilee Coach, flanked by The Sovereign’s Escort of the Household Cavalry.

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  • <p>The new queen waves to the crowd from the Diamond Jubilee Coach.</p>
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    The new queen waves to the crowd from the Diamond Jubilee Coach.

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  • <p>The first royal family members are spotted en route to the coronation: Charles’ brother, Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.</p>
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    Prince Edward &Sophie

    The first royal family members are spotted en route to the coronation: Charles’ brother, Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.

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  • <p>Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, arrive as well, chatting with Prince Harry while they enter the ceremonial venue.</p>
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    Princess Beatrice Chats WithHarry

    Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, arrive as well, chatting with Prince Harry while they enter the ceremonial venue.

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  • <p>Charles’ sister, Princess Anne, arrives in full ceremonial garb for her brother’s crowning.</p>
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    Princess Anne Arrives

    Charles’ sister, Princess Anne, arrives in full ceremonial garb for her brother’s crowning.

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  • <p>T Diamond Jubilee State Coach weaves past the Admiralty Arch on its route from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey.</p>
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    T Diamond Jubilee State Coach weaves past the Admiralty Arch on its route from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey.

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  • <p>Princess Charlotte peers out the window of the state car she travels in. She wears a darling tiara for the monumental occasion.</p>
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    Princess Charlotte Takes EverythingIn

    Princess Charlotte peers out the window of the state car she travels in. She wears a darling tiara for the monumental occasion.

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<p>Although the former Prince of Wales became King Charles III when Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022, his position as the new monarch needs to be cemented by a final ceremonial event: the coronation, which is taking place today.</p> <p>The last crowning ceremony was held nearly 70 years ago on June 2, 1953 when Queen Elizabeth was anointed Queen of England. As the royal family enters a new era in a modern age, Charles’ ceremonial crowning “will reflect the monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry,” according to an official statement released by Buckingham Palace.</p> <p>The historic occasion is set to unfold at Westminster Abbey, the coronation location for the past 900+ years, in several phases. The ceremony will begin with the recognition (when Charles is presented to the attendees as the new monarch), followed by the oath (the King will take an oath to uphold the law and the Church of England), the anointing (Charles’ hands, breast, and head will be anointed with holy oil by the Archbishop), the investiture (the Archbishop will present the monarch with the Royal Orb, the Sceptre, and the Sovereign’s Sceptre, then St Edward’s Crown will be placed on his head), and the enthronement and homage (when Charles will take the throne and attendees will kneel before him as His Majesty King Charles III). Following the 74-year-old monarch’s enthronement, Queen Consort Camilla will also be anointed and crowned.</p> <p>Approximately 2,000 guests are expected to attend the hour-long coronation, including the British Royal Family (with the exception of Meghan Markle, Prince Archie, and Princess Lilibet), the British prime minister, representatives from the House of Parliament, heads of state, and other royals from around the world.</p> <p>Scroll on for the best photos of the momentous event as coronation day unfolds.</p>
<p>Emma Thompson smiles from ear to ear as she arrives at Westminster Abbey wearing a ruby red cape jacket over a black dress. </p>
<p>Lionel Richie is all smiles as he arrives at the ceremony, beaming as he chats with fellow guests.</p>
<p>First lady Jill Biden and her granddaughter Finnegan arrive ahead of the crowning. Both women wear stunning pastel-colored ensembles for the historic occasion.</p>
<p>British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty, arrive for the historic event. Murty’s sky blue dress and matching navy fascinator and pumps are darling!</p>
<p>Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie, arrive at Westminster Abbey. Sophie wears a stunning blush-colored ensemble complete with a gorgeous fascinator.</p>
<p>The Household Cavalry Mounted Band stands on the Mall, which is lined with spectators, ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III.</p>
<p>King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla finish the trip to Westminster Abbey in the Diamond Jubilee Coach, flanked by The Sovereign’s Escort of the Household Cavalry.</p>
<p>The new queen waves to the crowd from the Diamond Jubilee Coach.</p>
<p>The first royal family members are spotted en route to the coronation: Charles’ brother, Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.</p>
<p>Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, arrive as well, chatting with Prince Harry while they enter the ceremonial venue.</p>
<p>Charles’ sister, Princess Anne, arrives in full ceremonial garb for her brother’s crowning.</p>
<p>T Diamond Jubilee State Coach weaves past the Admiralty Arch on its route from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey.</p>
<p>Princess Charlotte peers out the window of the state car she travels in. She wears a darling tiara for the monumental occasion.</p>
Alyssa K. Davis

Although the former Prince of Wales became King Charles III when Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022, his position as the new monarch needs to be cemented by a final ceremonial event: the coronation, which is taking place today. The last crowning ceremony was held nearly 70 years ago on June 2, 1953 […]