In Pictures: King Charles' coronation

World Saturday 06/May/2023 18:21 PM
By: DW
In Pictures: King Charles' coronation
Charles is officially crowned with St Edward's crown by the Archbishop of Canterbury

St Edward's crown was last used during the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla during their coronation ceremony

Prince Harry arrives at Westminster Abbey 

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, seen here with his wife Carrie Johnson, arrives at Westminster Abbey 

The Diamond Jubilee State Coach carrying King Charles III and Queen Camilla makes its way from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey

King Charles and Queen Camilla on their way to Westminster Abbey

Price William, the heir apparent to the British throne, and Kate, the Princess of Wales, with Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis arrive at Westminster Abbey 

King Charles III walks down the nave of Westminster Abbey

The solid gold St Edward's crown is carried during the coronation. 

Westminster Abbey has been the royal coronation church since 1066

More than 2,000 guests had been invited to the ceremony in Westminster Abbey