King Charles III has been crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury in Britain's first coronation in 70 years as the monarchy faces challenges ahead.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales attend the King Charles III's coronation. (@KensingtonRoyal)
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The King and The Queen arrived at Westminster Abbey for the Coronation Service travelling in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, accompanied by The Sovereign’s Escort of Household Cavalry. (@KensingtonRoyal)
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Prince George, the son of Prince William and Catherine and second-in-line to the throne, serve as one of several "pages of honour". (@KensingtonRoyal)
The most sacred part of the Coronation Service, The Archbishop of Canterbury anoints His Majesty’s hands, chest and head with holy oil in the Coronation Chair. Regarded as a moment between the Sovereign and God, the Anointing Screen protects the sanctity of this act. (Source: Reuters)
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The King is dressed in symbolic ‘vestments’, and presented with items of Regalia, each a visible reminder of his role and his responsibility to God. (Reuters)
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The clergy, congregation and choir all cried ‘God Save The King’ as the Archbishop of Canterbury placed St Edward’s Crown on The King’s anointed head. (Reuters)
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Key political figures and world leaders including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak were among the 2,000 attendees for the King's Coronation. (@NATO)
![Prince George, the son of Prince William and Catherine and second-in-line to the throne, serve as one of several "pages of honour". (@KensingtonRoyal)](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2023/05/FvcD3jPXwAEeBnk.jpeg "Prince George, the son of Prince William and Catherine and second-in-line to the throne, serve as one of several "pages of honour". (@KensingtonRoyal)")
