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The rain was fairly constant throughout the service but it failed to dampen the celebratory spirit.
A big screen was set up in the city centre with picnic benches and chairs for viewers.
The controversial Conservative deputy chairman was commenting on the arrests of Republican demonstrators ahead of the coronation.
The Archbishop of Canterbury spent several seconds adjusting the crown.
Designers worn on the day include Carolina Herrera, Mary Katrantzou and milliner Philip Treacy.
It will be the only time Charles wears the heaviest crown in the Crown Jewels.
The service was attended by more than 2,000 guests including TV presenters Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly and Dame Emma Thompson.
Louis failed to stifle several yawns during the historic ceremony and at one point took a break.
Shouts of hooray rang out loudly around the garden.
Police have appealed for witnesses.
He also appeared to be visibly moved at some moments.
The former first minister said England is ‘country moving backwards’.
Bad weather limited the number of aircraft able to take part int he display.
A number of famous faces posted congratulatory messages on the historic day.
A few minutes past midday, Charles became the 40th reigning sovereign to be crowned at Westminster Abbey.
The ceremony was beamed on to a big screen in Edinburgh’s West Princes Street Gardens, and Glasgow Cathedral also screened the proceedings live.
The MP presented the Jewelled Sword of Offering to the King.
Penny Mordaunt carried the Jewelled Sword of Offering for ‘longer than Liz Truss was Prime Minister’, according to Twitter users.
No one appeared to be injured.
Only helicopters and the Red Arrows will take part.
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