To chants of ‘God Save the King’, tens of 1000’s of individuals lined the streets of London as hundreds of thousands extra worldwide watched their screens to witness the pomp and pageantry of the coronation of King Charles III.
After months of hype, the day arrived and it didn’t disappoint with world leaders and celebrities from greater than 200 nations crammed into Westminster Abbey for the primary coronation in 70 years.
The ceremony, heavy of symbolism and historical past, noticed Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby announce “we crown a King to serve”.
“Jesus Christ was anointed not to be served, but to serve … The weight of the task given you today, Your Majesties, is only bearable by the spirit of God.”
Celebrities mingled with world leaders and pop stars, knights with banks, judges and charity employees within the pews of the Abbey in a vibrant pageantry.
But there was as a lot curiosity within the historic proceedings as there was for imaginative and prescient of the physique language and potential interactions between King Charles’ feuding sons Princes William and Harry.
The latter seemed relaxed as he joked with different members of the Royal Family, regardless of being largely ostracised, however performed no formal position in proceedings.
The Duke of Sussex took his seat within the third row for the coronation of his father the King, two rows behind his brother the Prince of Wales.
Here are a few of the greatest photos from the coronation to date.
ROYALS ON BALCONY
CEREMONY
UK ROYAL FAMILY ARRIVALS
INTERNATIONAL ROYAL VIPS
CELEBRITIES INCLUDING AUSTRALIAN VIPS
ROYAL FANS
PROTESTERS
Source: www.news.com.au
