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The Coronation is a deeply religious ceremony steeped in symbolism and its prayers took the theme of "Called to Serve", an attribute associated with the late Queen who pledged her life to the Commonwealth.īefore the crowning, the archbishop delivered a sermon to the 2,300 guests, a gathering of world leaders, celebrities, UK politicians, foreign royalty, everyday heroes and the royal family. The historic moment, watched around the globe, was a fulfilment of the King's destiny following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, last September after a 70-year reign.ĭuring the service, Prince William and Charles shared a touching moment as the Prince of Wales pledged loyalty to the monarch and Prince Harry watched on from the third row. The planned flypast was scaled back due to the weather with just the Red Arrows and helicopters to soar over Buckingham Palace.Ĭharles became the 40th reigning sovereign to be crowned at Westminster Abbey, the nation's coronation church since 1066, as Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby placed St Edward's Crown on his head. Thousands of people lined The Mall to catch a glimpse of the royals after a huge military procession through the capital.
Yaaaay king" while in the carriage leaving Westminster Abbey. However, it was Prince Louis who stole the show as King Charles and Queen Camilla joined members of the Royal Family for the traditional Buckingham Palace balcony appearance.īefore that, a lipreader was able to tell that Louis adorably exclaimed "Yaaaay Say king. The Duke of Sussex had turned up to Westminster Abbey on his own as his wife Meghan Markle is staying at home in California with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Prince Harry was seen leaving London to go back to the US for his son's birthday moments after the Coronation ended.
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