King Charles III has been crowned at the coronation service in London, and the congregation cheered “God save the king.”
Charles and his wife Queen Camilla are being celebrated in a weekend of festivities, highlighted by the coronation service at Westminster Abbey.Camilla's crowning moment is here as she is anointed on the head by the archbishop, and presented with the queen consort's ring.
Camilla's crown features the Cullinan III, IV and V diamonds, a tribute to Elizabeth, who counted the diamonds as part of her personal jewelry collection. The public homage sparked controversy when plans for it were first revealed, with critics saying they should not have to pledge allegiance to the king. The archbishop responded to the controversy by telling the BBC the oath is "an invitation; it's not a command."Charles is crowned with 400-year-old crownThe moment of crowning is underway as the Archbishop of Canterbury places the St Edwards Crown on Charles' head.
The anointing happens behind a three-sided anointing screen made specifically for Charles' coronation. He is presented to the East by the Archbishop of Canterbury; to the West, by Christopher Finney, a holder of the George Cross; to the North by Baroness Amos, a Lady of the Order of the Garter; and to the South by Lady Eilish Angiolini, a Lady of the Order of the Thistle.Charlotte, Louis join big brother George at coronationAll three of William and Kate's children are attending the coronation service. Charlotte, 8, and Louis, 5, are seated with their parents inside Westminster Abbey.
Joining George as his fellow pages of honour for Charles are Lord Oliver Cholmondeley, Master Nicholas Barclay and Master Ralph Tollemache.Prince Harry has arrived at Westminster Abbey, marking the first time he has appeared at a royal event since last September, when he attended the queen's funeral.He is attending alone, without his wife Meghan, or their children, Archie and Lilibet, and is expected to depart home to California shortly after the service.
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