King Charles III and Queen Camilla were crowned at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, it is Britain's first coronation in nearly 70 years and the first of a king since 1937
By DW
King Charles and Queen Camilla on their way to Westminster Abbey (All Photos: DW)
Charles is officially crowned with St Edward's Crown by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
St Edward's Crown. The solid gold crown is carried during the coronation. Made for the coronation of Charles II in 1661, it is only ever allowed to be used to crown a new monarch.King Charles III and Queen Camilla during their coronation ceremony.St Edward's Crown was last used during the coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953.King Charles and Camilla on their way to Westminster Abbey.King Charles III walks down the Westminster Abbey, London.Prince William, the heir apparent to the British throne and Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, with Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis arrive at Westminster Abbey.Prince Harry arrives at Westminster abbey.Nick Cave, one of the many musicians and artists invited to the coronation arrives at Westminster Abbey.Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie Johnson arrives at Westminster Abbey.Service personnel marching at the coronation include the Royal Navy, the Army, and the Royal Airforce.Not everyone is a fan of the royals. Anti-royal protestors wave "Abolish the Monarchy" flags amid the coronation.
