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Archbishop of Canterbury tells Charles ‘we crown a King to serve’ during sermon

Archbishop of Canterbury tells Charles ‘we crown a King to serve’ during sermon

The Archbishop also spoke of Charles’s priorities as monarch.

Heavy rain fails to dampen crowd’s enthusiasm

Heavy rain fails to dampen crowd’s enthusiasm

All procession viewing areas along the route were filled to capacity.

Duke of Sussex seated in third row for coronation of his father the King

Duke of Sussex seated in third row for coronation of his father the King

Harry has no formal role in the ceremony.

Coronation of King and Queen under way at Westminster Abbey

Coronation of King and Queen under way at Westminster Abbey

The King will become the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned at Westminster Abbey.

Spanish Queen wore Beckham dress also seen on Kendall Jenner to palace reception

Spanish Queen wore Beckham dress also seen on Kendall Jenner to palace reception

Queen Letizia wore a green midi dress by the British designer and former Spice Girl.

Sunak hosts coronation lunch for volunteers and Ukrainian refugees

Sunak hosts coronation lunch for volunteers and Ukrainian refugees

They will dine on food sourced from across the UK, including Scottish salmon and Northern Irish soda bread.

Former prime ministers gather for King’s coronation

Former prime ministers gather for King’s coronation

Liz Truss, Boris Johnson, Theresa May, David Cameron, Gordon Brown, Sir Tony Blair and Sir John Major arrived at the ceremony together.

Eleventh-hour deal for BBC coronation footage agreed, says news industry body

Eleventh-hour deal for BBC coronation footage agreed, says news industry body

The BBC was asked to reconsider its position after claims access to pool footage was restricted.

Chinese vice-president among dignitaries invited to Westminster Abbey

Chinese vice-president among dignitaries invited to Westminster Abbey

The presence of Han Zheng at the ceremony is controversial because of his role in the crackdown on civil liberties in Hong Kong.

Coronation postbox vandalised with republican stickers, graffiti and eggs

Coronation postbox vandalised with republican stickers, graffiti and eggs

The Royal Mail postbox in Cardiff city centre was one of four decorated ahead of the King’s crowning.

King and Queen begin coronation day with procession to Westminster Abbey

King and Queen begin coronation day with procession to Westminster Abbey

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will anoint and crown Charles and Camilla.

Kate in ivory Alexander McQueen gown and regal robe for coronation

Kate in ivory Alexander McQueen gown and regal robe for coronation

The Prince and Princess of Wales wore formal robes and mantles at the request of the King and Queen.

Camilla’s Bruce Oldfield coronation gown decorated with wildflowers and bunting

Camilla’s Bruce Oldfield coronation gown decorated with wildflowers and bunting

Celebratory bunting, in antique gold and silver thread, is also intertwined amongst the swathes of blooms on the historic dress.

All the outfits worn by the royal family on coronation day

All the outfits worn by the royal family on coronation day

The Windsors wore mantles appropriate to the most Senior Order to which they belonged.

Crowned King switches into purple tunic and robes for Abbey finale

Crowned King switches into purple tunic and robes for Abbey finale

Charles wore his newly-made purple satin Coronation Tunic, trimmed with gold artillery lace, and George VI’s grand purple silk velvet Robe of Estate.

Serving King and late Queen ‘an honour and a privilege’, says royal butcher

Serving King and late Queen ‘an honour and a privilege’, says royal butcher

John Sinclair, co-owner of HM Sheridan in Ballater, was given a royal warrant to serve the late Queen and Charles in 1987.

Andrew wears Garter robes in apparent softening of family stance

Andrew wears Garter robes in apparent softening of family stance

The Duke of York had no formal role at the coronation.

Republican protesters arrested as lock-on devices seized hours before coronation

Republican protesters arrested as lock-on devices seized hours before coronation

Republic chief executive Graham Smith was among those arrested on Saturday.

Charles and Camilla cheered by crowds in The Mall during first coronation appearance

Charles and Camilla cheered by crowds in The Mall during first coronation appearance

The military have promised to put on a “spectacular” ceremonial display.

Emma Thompson, Ant and Dec and Katy Perry attend King’s coronation service

Emma Thompson, Ant and Dec and Katy Perry attend King’s coronation service

Nick Cave, Edward Enninful, Dame Joanna Lumley and Lionel Richie are also among the guests.

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