King Charles III's coronation: Incredible images from a historic day - in pictures

  • King Charles III wearing the Imperial State Crown and carrying the Sovereign's Orb and Sceptre leaves Westminster Abbey after the coronation in May 6. AFP
    King Charles III wearing the Imperial State Crown and carrying the Sovereign's Orb and Sceptre leaves Westminster Abbey after the coronation in May 6. AFP
  • King Charles and Queen Camilla watch the flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Reuters
    King Charles and Queen Camilla watch the flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Reuters
  • King Charles looks up as the St Edward's Crown is held above his head by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. Getty
    King Charles looks up as the St Edward's Crown is held above his head by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. Getty
  • Crowds fill the Mall following the coronation of King Charles. PA
    Crowds fill the Mall following the coronation of King Charles. PA
  • King Charles leaves Westminster Abbey as king. PA
    King Charles leaves Westminster Abbey as king. PA
  • The Archbishop of Canterbury crowns King Charles. Reuters
    The Archbishop of Canterbury crowns King Charles. Reuters
  • A girl waves Union Jack flags as King Charles and Queen Camilla wave to the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. AP
    A girl waves Union Jack flags as King Charles and Queen Camilla wave to the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. AP
  • Queen Camilla departs Westminster Abbey. PA
    Queen Camilla departs Westminster Abbey. PA
  • Military personnel as the coronation procession travels along the Mall towards Buckingham Palace. PA
    Military personnel as the coronation procession travels along the Mall towards Buckingham Palace. PA
  • Prince William kisses his father King Charles III during his coronation ceremony. PA
    Prince William kisses his father King Charles III during his coronation ceremony. PA
  • King Charles III and Queen Camilla with members of the royal family stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. EPA
    King Charles III and Queen Camilla with members of the royal family stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. EPA
  • King Charles and Queen Camilla smile at each other on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. AFP
    King Charles and Queen Camilla smile at each other on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. AFP
  • King Charles receives the St Edward's Crown. PA
    King Charles receives the St Edward's Crown. PA
  • Catherine, Princess of Wales arrives at Westminster Abbey. AFP
    Catherine, Princess of Wales arrives at Westminster Abbey. AFP
  • A giant screen in Piccadilly Circus, central London, showing the ceremony. AP
    A giant screen in Piccadilly Circus, central London, showing the ceremony. AP
  • King Charles and Queen Camilla after being crowned in Westminster Abbey. Getty
    King Charles and Queen Camilla after being crowned in Westminster Abbey. Getty
  • King Charles and Queen Camilla leave Buckingham Palace in the Diamond Jubilee Carriage. Getty
    King Charles and Queen Camilla leave Buckingham Palace in the Diamond Jubilee Carriage. Getty
  • King Charles begins the journey back to Buckingham Palace in the Gold State Coach. AFP
    King Charles begins the journey back to Buckingham Palace in the Gold State Coach. AFP
  • People watch the coronation on a big screen at Bristol Cathedral. EPA
    People watch the coronation on a big screen at Bristol Cathedral. EPA
  • The king and queen receive a royal salute from members of the military in the gardens of Buckingham Place. PA
    The king and queen receive a royal salute from members of the military in the gardens of Buckingham Place. PA
  • The king and queen in the Gold State Coach, pulled by eight Windsor Greys, at Parliament Square. PA
    The king and queen in the Gold State Coach, pulled by eight Windsor Greys, at Parliament Square. PA
  • Kate smiles as Prince Louis shouts as they wait for the Royal Air Force fly-past. AFP
    Kate smiles as Prince Louis shouts as they wait for the Royal Air Force fly-past. AFP