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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Trudeau arrive at Westminster Abbey before King Charles' coronation.

The coronation ceremony was the hottest ticket in town, with scores of foreign dignitaries, British officials, celebrities and faith leaders gathered in the Westminster Abbey.

Still, the congregation, while including some 2,300 people, was much smaller than it was in 1953 when temporary structures had to be erected within the abbey to accommodate the more than 8,000 people who attended.

Here’s who was there:

The list was impressive, but there were also some notable absences:

London’s Metropolitan Police Service arrested three people in the Soho area Saturday on “suspicion of conspiracy to commit public nuisance,” which included the use and throwing of rape alarms, according to a police statement.

Those arrested included a 37-year-old woman, a 59-year-old woman and a 47-year-old man, who was also arrested “on suspicion of handling stolen goods,” police said. The three were taken to a police station in south London and were questioned, the statement added.

“The intelligence we received led us to be extremely worried about the potential risk to public safety,” Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said. “We are aware of and understand there is public concern over these arrests. However, the matter is still under investigation.”

The statement went on to say that all three have been “released on bail pending further enquiries.”

Some background: The Metropolitan Police force hasfaced scrutinyfor its “robust” approach toward demonstrators at the historic event, and today’s arrests come amid growing concern over the increase in law enforcement’s power to stifle dissent in Britain, following the recent introduction ofcontroversial pieces of legislation.

In the London of 1953 — the year of Britain’s last coronation, for Queen Elizabeth II — archival CNN footage shows a country that was smaller, almost entirely White, Christian and full of post-war joie de vivre.

Cut to present day, and King Charles’ coronation took place Saturday with both a United Kingdom and greater Commonwealth that looks entirely different from when his mother ascended the throne.

CNN’s Bianca Nobilo took a trip around London before the ceremony to consider the relevance of the monarchy today.

Watch her report below:

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People protest as Britain's King Charles III and Britain's Camilla, Queen Consort travel in the Diamond State Coach, in the 'King's Procession', a journey of two kilometres from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey in central London on May 6, ahead of their coronations.

Anti-monarchy protest group Republic said its members are still being held at a London police station.

“The team continue to be held at Walworth police station,” the group said in an update onTwitter. “They’ve been held for around 11 hours so far.”

Earlier Saturday, Republic told CNN that London police arrested the organizers of Saturday’s anti-monarchy protest without providing any reason.

At around 7 a.m. local time, police stopped six Republic organizers and told them they were detaining and searching, Republic Director Harry Stratton told a CNN producer at the protest.

According to London’s Metropolitan Police Service, more than 50 arrests have been made on Saturday.

The King and Queen wave to people from the palace balcony.

Britain’s pubs, restaurants and retailers are having a day of roaring trade from the celebrations marking the coronation of King Charles III. But the United Kingdom’s economy as a whole could actually suffer as workers take an extra day’s holiday Monday.

The initial boost: The historic event is expected give an instant lift to sentiment and spending in an economy beset by strikes, stubbornly high inflation and falling living standards. UK gross domestic product is expected to shrink by 0.3% this year, logging the worst performance of any major developed economy, according to the International Monetary Fund.

Last year, grocery sales through the week to June 5 — the period that included celebrations for the late Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee — were £87 million ($108.7 million) higher compared with the average week in 2022, according to Kantar data.

As in June, UK retailers have come up with a vast array of mementos to mark Britain’s first coronation in 70 years — from commemorative biscuit tins, teddy bears and tote bags to candles, cushions and teacups.

The royal occasion will also deliver a crucial boost to the UK hospitality sector, which had barely recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic when it was hit by soaring food and energy costs.

The economic downside: But the loss of output caused by the extra public holiday on Monday, May 8, will diminish the overall benefit to the economy. (The coronation holiday will be the third holiday Monday this month.)

When UK GDP shrank by 0.6% in September 2022, the Office for National Statistics said the drop was partly explained by the extra bank holiday for the Queen’s state funeral that month, as some businesses closed or adjusted their operations that day.

You can read CNN Business’ full analysis here.

The King and Queen look at each other on the balcony. They gave anencore waveto the crowd after initially going back inside.

A historic gospel choir performance, a scaled-back flypast and a controversial invitation for public participation: Saturday’s coronation of King Charles III was filled with notable moments.

If you’re just now catching up, here are other highlights from the once-in-a-generation royal event:

The procession: The rainy day kicked off when King Charles III and Queen Camilla travelled from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey. In a slight deviation from tradition, the couple rode in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach drawn by six Windsor Grey horses. They were accompanied on the 1.3-mile route by the sovereign’s most trusted bodyguards, the Household Cavalry, and were greeted by cheering and waving crowds.

The service: The intricateservice lasted just over two hours – about an hour shorter thanElizabeth II’s coronation in 1953– and followed a traditional template. However, it has been modernized in certain key ways: The archbishop acknowledged themultiple faithsobserved in the UK during the ceremony. And when the King took the Coronation Oath, he became the first monarch to pray aloud at his coronation.

The King was then anointed with holy oil by the Archbishop of Canterbury. He was also presented with coronation regalia.

Then, for the first time in coronation history, the archbishop invited the British public and those from “other Realms” to recite a pledge of allegiance to the newly crowned monarch and his “heirs and successors.” (When those plans were unveiled, itcaused some controversyaround the country — and the Church of Englandchanged the wordingof its invitation following the response.)

The ceremony also included a reading from the Bible by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and, in another coronation first, gospel music.

Once the King was crowned, his wife,Queen Camilla, was crowned in her own, shorter ceremony with Queen Mary’s Crown.

The flypast: The Royal Air Force’s famous Red Arrows flew over a rainy Buckingham Palace, ending a brief and slimmed down display. The national anthem was played, and Charles and Camilla gave a few waves from Buckingham Palace to the crowd before going inside, then making a balcony encore.

The guests: The coronation ceremony was the hottest ticket in town, with scores of foreign dignitaries, British officials, celebrities and faith leaders gathered in the Westminster Abbey. Still, the congregation, while including some 2,300 people, was much smaller than it was in 1953 when temporary structures had to be erected within the abbey to accommodate the more than 8,000 people who attended.

Celebrations: On Sunday, thousands of events and street parties are expected to take place across the country as part of the “Coronation Big Lunch.” And on Sunday evening, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Take That will headline the“Coronation Concert” at Windsor Castle. Britons will then enjoy an extra day off on Monday.

Protests: Police said they arrested more than 50 people during the coronation, after controversially promising a “robust” approach to protesters. Nonprofit Human Rights Watch said the arrests were “something you would expect to see in Moscow not London.”

Watch a 3-minute recap of the day’s festivities here:

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London’s Metropolitan Police Service said it made dozens of arrests during King Charles III’s coronation.

“We continue to engage with organisers of a static demonstration taking place in Trafalgar Square, close to the junction with Whitehall,” it added.

Earlier on Saturday, several anti-monarchy protesters were arrested in central London ahead of the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday, the group said.

The Metropolitan Police force has faced scrutiny for its “robust” approach toward demonstrators at the historic event, and today’s arrests come amid growing concern over the increase in law enforcement’s power to stifle dissent in Britain, following the recent introduction ofcontroversial pieces of legislation.

Nonprofit Human Rights Watch said the coronation arrests were “something you would expect to see in Moscow not London,” according to a statement obtained by the UK’s PA Media news agency.

“We absolutely understand public concern following the arrests,” Cmdr. Karen Findlay said in a police news release.

“Our duty is to do so in a proportionate manner in line with relevant legislation. We also have a duty to intervene when protest becomes criminal and may cause serious disruption,” Findlay said, adding that “the Coronation is a once in a generation event and that is a key consideration in our assessment.”

Here’s what protesters had to say about the monarchy:

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Much has been made of the departures from tradition for the coronation of King Charles III — and this extended to the guest’s dress codes. Gone were the requests for attendees to wear grand robes or ceremonial attire in favor of a more relaxed, pared-down look.

US First Lady Jill Biden arrives at Westminster Abbey prior to the coronation ceremony of Britain's King Charles III in London Saturday, May 6.

US first lady Jill Biden wore a periwinkle blue Ralph Lauren skirt suit, accessorized with a coordinating hair bow. She was accompanied by her granddaughter, Finnegan Biden, in a chic pale yellow cape dress by Markarian — in what could be seen as a sartorial nod to show solidarity with Ukraine. Inside the Abbey, the pair was seated next to Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska in an icy blue dress and coat pairing.

Australian songwriter and singer Nick Cave (R) attends the coronations of Britain's King Charles III and Britain's Camilla, Queen Consort at Westminster Abbey in central London on May 6.

French luxury fashion house Dior said on Twitter that it was “honored to have dressed Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, for the coronation of King Charles III in a custom design by Kim Jones.”

Elsewhere, Australian musician Nick Cave looked chic in a classic three-piece black suit and Gucci horsebit loafers. Katy Perry (scheduled to headline thecoronation concert in Windsor on Sunday) opted for a pink skirt suit and pearl choker by Vivienne Westwood — the late British designer who died in December 2022.

The distinctive necklace design may also be a nod to Queen Camilla’s own fashion legacy. Camilla has numerous three-strand pearl pieces, including theaquamarine piece she has worn consistently since the 1990s.

Across the event, international royalty used the moment to celebrate their country’s traditional garments. Crown Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko of Japan appeared in a morning suit and muted patterned silk kimono with an obi belt, respectively.

The theme of traditional dress was continued by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan. King Jigme Khesar wore a Bhutanese Gho, while Queen Jetsun Pema wore a lilac-colored kira — a customary wrap dress typical in Bhutan.

See more looks here.

King Charles III has been crowned in a coronation ceremony on Saturday.

It got us wondering: Who were the other two “Charleses” who’ve served as king? Well, they didn’t exactly have the calmest reigns. Here’s what we found:

Charles I: According to the British Royal Family’s website, the first Charles to ascend the throne did so in 1625. His reign, which ended in his beheading in 1649, was rather tumultuous.

Charles, a patron of the arts, also had “a stubborn belief that kings are intended by God to rule,” according to Encyclopedia Brittanica.

He oversaw what became the English Civil Wars and married a Roman Catholic, with financial issues leading to tensions with Parliament. He ended up dismissing Parliament in its entirety in 1629 and ruled without it for 11 years.

Twenty years later, the army decided he must be put on trial and executed. Charles was charged with treason, but did not recognize the legality of the High Court. On the scaffolding where his execution took place, Charles called himself “a martyr of the people.”

He was not buried at Westminster Abbey, but at Windsor, “to avoid public disorder,” according to the Royal Family site.

Charles II: After the death of his father, Charles was invited to Scotland and proclaimed king. He fled to France when the Scots were defeated by English forces in 1651. After England and Scotland were united again, he was invited back to London to sit on the throne.

Known as the “Merry Monarch,” Charles was “tall, handsome, sharp of mind, impeccably attired and charming,” according to Royal Museums Greenwich.

He married Portugal’s Catherine of Braganza, but the two spoke no common language and he continued to carry on affairs with a variety of mistresses, fathering at least 14 illegitimate children.

The devastating Great Fire of London in 1666 — which took out most of the city — and the Great Plague of London from 1665 to 1666 — in which at least 68,000 people succumbed to bubonic plague — occurred during his rule.

His later reign was “taken up mainly with attempts to settle religious dissension,” according to the Royal Family site.

He died of a stroke in 1685 and had no legitimate heirs.

US first lady Jill Biden attended the coronation of King Charles III Saturday, reflecting on the message sent by the ceremony.

“I thought about, really, the importance of traditions, the importance of oath,” Biden said in a phone interview with CNN during her car ride from the coronation. “As I sat there, I felt this sense of decorum and civility that binds together people of all nations.”

Biden said she was moved by the message of the Archbishop of Canterbury during the ceremony.

“What he was saying to the people was that, really – people of all nations seek hope and joy. And I thought that was such a strong message, because I think that is true, and it’s true for all people everywhere. But I think it was important at this moment that the clergy brought that in to this moment in history,” she said.

Biden said she spoke with King Charles during a reception at Buckingham Palace on Friday, and that the King looked ahead to meeting with President Joe Biden at a later date, offering his regards.

The first lady also spoke with Catherine, Princess of Wales, with whom she was photographed Friday evening.

Biden has met with members of the royal family multiple times as first lady.

She said she was looking forward to high tea this afternoon with granddaughter Finnegan Biden, who joined her on the trip. Later Saturday, she will attend a private reception hosted by US Ambassador to the United Kingdom Jane Hartley. And on Sunday, she attends a lunch hosted by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before returning to Washington.

“It was so meaningful to me that I that I could bring Finnegan here, that we could travel together and experience this together. And it meant a lot to both of us,” she said.

Members of the public in Hyde park react as they watch the the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

While the coronation weekend’s main event might be over, the celebrations continue.

On Sunday, thousands of events and street parties are expected to take place across the country as part of the “Coronation Big Lunch.”

On Sunday evening, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Take That will headline the“Coronation Concert” at Windsor Castle. Ten locations around Britain will also be lit up with light displays, lasers and drones that evening.

Britons will then enjoy an extra day off on Monday, topping off the long weekend. The public has been encouraged to use the extra holiday to volunteer in their communities.

King Charles III waves from the Gold State Coach.

Here’s how leaders around the world are marking the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

US President Joe Biden congratulated the King and Queen, noting the “enduring friendship” between the United Kingdom and United States in a tweet.

French President Emmanuel Macron said King Charles III and Queen Camilla are “friends of France.”

Proud to be by your side on this historic day,” he tweeted in French.

President of the European Council Charles Michel extended his “best wishes” to King Charles III and Queen Camilla in a tweet, adding that the council appreciates the King’s dedication to environmental efforts.

”🇪🇺🇬🇧 friendship,” he tweeted.

Irish Foreign Minister Micheál Martin congratulated the King and Queen on Coronation Day, “a very important day for many across these islands.”

“We will continue to work in support of the bonds of friendship between our peoples and the strong connections we share,” he said.

Finnish President Sauli Niinistösaid “it was a great pleasure and honour” to be at the coronation in London.

“On behalf of Finland, we extended Their Majesties our very best wishes for a long and successful reign,” he tweeted.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Melonitweeted in Italian:

“The ancient Cosmatesque mosaic in Westminster Abbey, on which today the throne was placed for the coronation of King Charles III, was masterfully created by Italian craftsmen some eight centuries ago.”

“Today it is still there to amaze the world, and to tell the story of the historic and fruitful cooperation between Italy and the United Kingdom, which we are sure with King Charles III - who once again reminded yesterday that he loves Italy - will further strengthen, as we have already begun to do with PM Rishi Sunak,” she said.

“My best wishes to King Charles III, Queen Camilla and the entire British people,” she concluded.

Switzerland President Alain Berset extended “best wishes for a long and happy reign👑🇬🇧” in atweet.

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonnatweeted: “God Save The King”

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg was at the ceremony and said in a statement:

“His Majesty King Charles III has trained and served alongside military personnel, and is the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Thousands of sailors, soldiers and aviators are marching together in the Coronation procession.”

“The UK is a founding member of NATO and a strong and committed Ally, with a long history of stepping up to support Allies and partners,” the statement said.

India Hicks in March 2015 in West Hollywood, California.

India Hicks, the second cousin and goddaughter of King Charles III, commended the monarch’s handling of invitations to Saturday’s coronation.

Hicks and her mother —Lady Pamela Mountbatten, who was a lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth II — were not invited to attend the services, unlike previous coronations and royal events.

She called the move “absolutely brilliant” and said her mother’s initial reaction was that His Majesty was “very sensible.”

“It makes such a good impression on this time and this climate,” Hicks said.

Some background: Around 2,300 people were sent invitations to the service at Westminster Abbey. While the palace doesn’t release a detailed guest list, it confirmed that the congregation was made up of members of the royal family, as well as international representatives from 203 countries, and community and charity volunteers.

Monica the dog gets the royal treatment on Coronation Day in London.

Corgis were synonymous with Queen Elizabeth II’s long reign, but a new dog breed is ready for its time on the throne: Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.

CNN’s Anna Stewart attended a gathering on Coronation Day with 180 of the pups, with some donning their own small crowns, who braved the rain with their owners.

“They’re lovely dogs and they’re getting their day, which is really great,” one proud owner told CNN.

Buddy and Coco, clearly the king and queen of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniels on Coronation Day in London.

With four children, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, the late Queen Elizabeth II’s family appeared at events, on the Buckingham Palace balcony and in many official photographs, but rarely all together in public.

King Charles III’s coronation today offered one of our best chances to see the many royal family members assembled.

The King’s two direct heirs, his son Prince William and grandson Prince George, both played official roles in the service.

Prince William swore fealty to his father, while 9-year-old Prince George was one of eight boys chosen to “attend Their Majesties during the Coronation Service,” the palace said.

Trying to keep all the royals straight after today’s festivities? Check out this interactive family tree.

Think you’re a royals expert now? You can also take our quiz.

Britain’sKing Charles IIIhas been crowned in aonce-in-a-generation royal eventwitnessed by hundreds of high-profile guests inside Westminster Abbey, as well as tens of thousands of well-wishers who gathered in central London despite the rain.

While Charles became King on the death of his mother,Queen Elizabeth IIlast September, thecoronationon Saturday was the formal crowning of the monarch.

The service was a profoundly religious affair, reflecting the fact that aside from being head of state of the United Kingdom and 14 other countries, Charles is also theSupreme Governor of the Church of England.

In the most significant moment of the day, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby placed the 360-year-old St. Edward’s Crown on Charles’ head. The spiritual leader of the Anglican Church then declared: “God Save the King.”

The intricateservice lasted just over two hours – about an hour shorter thanElizabeth II’s coronation in 1953– and followed a traditional template that has stayed much the same for more than 1,000 years.

However, it has been modernized in certain key ways. The archbishop acknowledged themultiple faithsobserved in the UK during the ceremony, saying the Church of England “will seek to foster an environment in which people of all faiths may live freely.”

Read the full story here.

King Charles III stands on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after his coronation.

On the balcony of Buckingham Palace, King Charles III and Queen Camilla waved to the crowd below, flanked by pages with other members of the royal family further away on the sides — which surprised some CNN analysts.

“I was expecting to see adynasty moment and to see theKing and Queen Camilla flankedby the Waleses, by Prince Williamand Princess Kate,” CNN’s Julia Chatterly said.

Kate and William were “crammed into the corner,” British historian Kate Williams said. “… This isa TV moment, this is goingacross the world.It’s meant to symbolize to theworld what the monarchy is.Very clearly the message is: Itis King Charles and Camilla;everybody else is backup.”

“I reallyfelt in that moment, the way therest of the family was shovedinto a corner, that … thespotlight wasn’t meant to shineon anyone else except for theKing and Queen,” said Trisha Goddard, a British TV presenter.

Meanwhile, US royal author Sally Bedell Smith said that those theories are the “opposite of the message” being sent through the entire coronation ceremony, but noted the family may have “needed a choreographer” for the balcony shot.

Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Prince Andrew leave Westminster Abbey following the coronation ceremony of Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla.

CNN anchors have been discussing the appearances of Princes Andrew and Harry on coronation day.

Harry was seen getting into a car on his own following the conclusion of the service at Westminster Abbey.

“I think this is a soap opera part of this whole royal story,” CNN’s Christiane Amanpour said.

While the traditional role of the royal family has been “trying to unite acountry,” she said, the breaks of Andrew and Harry have been notable.

Both are non-working royals, and they did not have ceremonial duties during the coronation.

Key background: Harry stepped down as a working member of the royals in 2021, and the coronation marks the first time he’s been seen publicly with family members since the release of his memoir, “Spare.” The King’s youngest son returned to London without his wife, Meghan, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. They are back in California as it is also Archie’s 4th birthday.

In 2022, Andrewwas stripped of his military titles and charities, Buckingham Palace announced, after a judge ruled asexual abuse civil lawsuitagainst him could proceed.

A New York judge ruled against a motion by Andrew’s legal team to dismiss a civil lawsuit brought against him by Virginia Giuffre, who alleged she was trafficked by disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and forced to perform sex acts with the prince when she was 17. Andrew vigorously denied those claims.

A month later, he reached a deal with Giuffre to settle the lawsuit against him.

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Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla wave on the Buckingham Palace balcony.

Just when you thought the day’s boundless excitement was over, Charles and Camilla have treated us to an encore wave from the Buckingham Palace balcony.

The royals stepped out again on the balcony to the delight of the crowds on The Mall.

They’ve now gone in again, presumably for good this time, for an informal lunch.

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team otherwise known as The Red Arrows fly over The Mall during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

The Royal Air Force’s famous Red Arrows have flown over a rainy Buckingham Palace, ending a brief and slimmed down display.

The national anthem was once again played and Charles and Camilla gave a final few waves to the crowd before going inside.

And that wraps up the public celebrations for the day; the royals will now pose for official photographs have an informal lunch.

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave to the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their coronation ceremony.

King Charles and Camilla have emerged on the Buckingham Palace balcony to greet the crowds lining the Mall.

The King and Queen have been joined on the balcony by other working royals including Charles’ siblings, Prince Edward and his wife Sophie and Princess Anne.

William and Catherine, the Prince and Princess of Wales, were also present, along with their children – George, Charlotte and Louis.

Prince Harry was not there, however – he appears to have parted from the family after the ceremony. Prince Andrew is also not present on the balcony.

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Prince Harry has not appeared with members of the royal family to greet the public from the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

CNN understands that Prince Harry did not receive an invitation to join the family for this moment.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

King Charles III and Camilla have stepped out onto the Buckingham Palace balcony, in one of the most eagerly anticipated moments of the day.

A throng of flag-waving royalists cheered as they emerged from inside the Palace, ready to watch a slimmed-down flypast by the Royal Air Force.

The first-recorded royal balcony appearance was in 1851, when Queen Victoria greeted supporters during celebrations to mark the opening of the Great Exhibition.

Since then it has become a flagship part of royal events, with pictures usually appearing on front pages the next day.

People on The Mall listen to the service in the rain on loudspeakers.

As the Gold State Coach headed back to Buckingham Palace, the atmosphere along the Mall was electric. Thousands lined the route to catch a glimpse of the new King — and the rain was not ruining anyone’s fun.

Amongst the chatting and chanting were Emma Bond, 42, and Hannah Chambers, also 42, huddled under an umbrella, eagerly awaiting the customary Buckingham Palace balcony appearance:

They arrived this morningfrom outside London, and have previously joined the crowds for other royal events, including Princess Diana’s funeral and a few royal weddings.

“My favourite royal is Kate, she is so classy and everything you expect from British royalty — and the kids, we love prince George,” they told CNN.

Witnessing history and waiting in hope are sisters-in-law Jane Monk and Cindy Sharville, from North London: “The atmosphere is very positive and the weather is very British. All you can do is wear your hat, you bring your brolly and have a glass of wine.”

“The Queen was such a tough act to follow — but Charles will do a great job,” they added.

Once the royal couple was back inside Buckingham Palace, the public was permitted to stream forward toward the royal residence ahead of the flypast and balcony moment.

A flypast over Buckingham Palace to celebrate King Charles III’s coronation has been slimmed down due to poor weather in London, according to Britain’s PA Media.

It will now be formed only of helicopters and the Red Arrows display team, the Ministry of Defence said.

The event will now last two and a half minutes, down from six.

It was initially intended to include modern F-35s and Typhoons, and the Battle of Britain memorial flight – a display group that usually includes Spitfires, Hurricane fighters and Lancaster bombers.

King Charles and Queen Camilla received a Royal Salute and three cheers from military personnel as they returned to Buckingham Palace.

The national anthem then again rang out in the Buckingham Palace garden.

It follows a lengthy and vast procession from the Abbey that featured 4,000 people and 19 military bands.

Britain's Queen Camilla leaves Westminster Abbey.

Camilla was crowned as Britain’s new Queen at Westminster Abbey, taking on a new and more prominent role alongside King Charles III.

She was ever-present at Charles’ side as he publicly grieved his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, and stepped into his new role. She is the love of his life, as well as a decades-long counselor and confidante.

Since she and Charles married in 2005, Camilla has worked hard as a senior royal, supporting her husband and championing charities helping women and children. But some in Britain find it hard to forget, or forgive, the couple’s long-running extra-marital affair and the pain it caused Charles’ first wife, Diana, Princess of Wales.

Still, with her common touch and ability to dissipate the tension in a room, Camilla quickly became an asset to the royal family and the British government after she married Charles in 2005.

She defined her own royal role, championing causes close to her heart, such as children’s literacy, supporting victims of domestic violence and raising awareness around osteoporosis, a condition that affected her mother and grandmother.

As well as these responsibilities, Camilla has also become a “professional grandmother,” as one of her aides told CNN in 2013.

So, what can we expect from Britain’s new Queen? You can find out here.

The atmosphere was festive and full of joy as punters in the Phoenix pub in Chelsea watched King Charles’ coronation on TV Saturday.

The room was abuzz with excitement as drinkers watched the new monarch’s big moment.

As St. Edward’s Crown was placed on the sovereign’s head, there were a few cheers of “God Save the King.”

A framed photo of King Charles III sits on a bookshelf at The Phoenix in Chelsea.

No one at the Chelsea establishment joined in on one controversial new element of the ritual – the homage of the people – by pledging allegiance to the King.

US first lady Jill Biden arrives at Westminster Abbey prior to the coronation ceremony.

U.S. first lady Jill Biden tweeted that it was an “honor” for her to represent the United States at the King’s coronation on Saturday.

“It’s an honor to represent the United States on this historic day at Westminster Abbey,” she added.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla leave Westminster Abbey in the Gold State Coach.

This procession is the moment that many royal supporters have waited all day for – the King and Queen, followed by a huge parade of soldiers, musicians and horses, are passing by cheering crowds on their way to Buckingham Palace.

The Gold State Coach that carries the monarch and his wife is incredibly heavy – weighing 4 tons – meaning that it can only travel at walking pace.

State trumpeters from the Band of the Household Cavalry following the coronation.

Ahead of the celebrations, Sally Goodsir, the Royal Collection Trust’s curator of decorative arts, said: “It is nearly four meters tall. It’s over seven meters long. It weighs four tons. Because of that it can only be used at a walking pace, which really adds to the majesty and stateliness of this great royal procession.”

“There are very few monarchies which have retained coaches working of this age, and therefore it’s an incredibly special thing to see,” she added.

It’s covered in painted panels “that exemplify” what George III, who was monarch when the coach was built in 1762, believed he would bring to the nation. “Protecting the arts such as architecture and sculpture; protecting peace in this nation, there’s figures of Mars and Minerva, the classical gods of war, but they’re not at war, they’re actually holding the British Crown aloft. So, there’s lots of messages and symbolism,” Goodsir said.

People watch Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla's coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on a screen.

While many royal fans are lining the streets of London and millions more are watching the coronation at home, some Brits are questioning spending money on such an opulent event as the cost of living crisis continues to grip the country.

Stubbornly high inflation, years of wage stagnation and the sudden and steep rise in energy prices have left millions of Brits on the brink of poverty. Yet at the same time, the UK government is getting ready to spend tens of millions of taxpayers’ money on a glitzy event celebrating one very, very rich man: King Charles III.

CNN visited Doncaster which, like many parts of Northern England, has never quite recovered from the industrial decline and mine closures of the 1980s and 90s. Already struggling, the region has been hit hard by the severe cost of living crisis that is now impacting the whole of the UK.

The government has refused to put a figure on the cost of the coronation, with estimates by British media ranging from £50 million to more than £100 million ($63 million to $125 million).

Across the country, meanwhile, real wages including bonuses fell 3% in the three months to February, according to the Office for National Statistics. That’s one of the largest falls since records began in 2001.

It’s a contrast which hasn’t been lost on these Brits.

King Charles III departs the Coronation service at Westminster Abbey.

The newly-crowned King has left Westminster Abbey and entered the Gold State Coach, which will take him back to Buckingham Palace.

The coach has been used in every coronation since that of William IV in 1831, providing a powerful connection to previous elaborate ceremonies.

It is drawn by eight Windsor Grey horses.

This coronation procession will follow the same route but be much larger in scale than the one preceding the coronation service. It will feature “Armed Forces from across the Commonwealth and the British Overseas Territories, and all Services of the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom, alongside The Sovereign’s Bodyguard and Royal Watermen,” according to the royal household.

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Crowds wait to see Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the way back to Buckingham Palace.

A scheduled flypast over Buckingham Palace to celebrate the King’s coronation could be scaled back or cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.

A final decision is expected to be made at 2 p.m (9 a.m. ET), a half-hour before the flypast is scheduled to happen.

The flypast is meant to last six minutes and feature more than 60 aircraft divided into 14 waves from across the Navy, Army and Royal Air force.

Royal Air Force air chief marshal Sir Michael Wigston Friday said it’s “50/50” as to whether the event will go ahead.

“God Save the King” is being sung for Charles III for the first time since his crowning, as Britain’s first coronation service in seven decades moves towards its conclusion.

It’s the same arrangement of the anthem that was sung for Charles’ mother, Queen Elizabeth II, at her coronation in 1953.

Next, the procession of the King and Queen will begin.

Prince Louis yawns during the ceremony.

It appears that Prince Louis briefly retired from the service. Louis had been seated next to his mother, the Princess of Wales.

It was thought that the five-year-old prince might leave early. He returned before the end of the service.

Holy Communion, or the taking of consecrated bread and wine, is an act of worship integral to Christianity — the “ultimate act of remembering Jesus,” as the Church of England says in its official liturgy.

The King acknowledges the gifts of bread and wine as they are taken to the High Altar before the Archbishop of Canterbury says two prayers – the Prayer Over the Gifts and the Eucharistic Prayer.

The first of these was used at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation and found in the Liber Regalis (The King’s Book), one of the oldest and most important sources for the coronation service. The second draws from many different sources.

The beginning of the Eucharistic Prayer echoes words used at the Queen’s 1953 coronation and adds words from the Bible. The prayer’s central section draws from Jesus’ words when he served bread and wine to his disciples at the Last Supper before he died, according to the liturgy.

Then, Sanctus is sung. The text dates from the fifth century and possibly earlier. It’s set to music is a new commission for this service by the British composer Roxanna Panufnik.

The Eucharistic Prayer continues, followed by the Lord’s Prayer. The King and Queen receive Holy Communion as the choir sings the Agnus Dei, another traditional text for the mass, set to new music by Tarik O’Regan.

Britain’s King Charles III has been crowned in amagnificent and deeply religious ceremonyat Westminster Abbey.

The coronation— a symbolic coming together of the monarchy, church and state — is being attended by dignitaries from around the world, and thousands of people have gathered in London to take in the pageantry. It’s Britain’s first coronation in 70 years.

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King Charles III receives St Edward's Crown.

Royal fans watch the Britain's King Charles III coronation ceremony on a screen in Hyde Park.

St Edward's Crown, used to crown the King during the coronation, is carried inside Westminster Abbey.

The King and Queen Camilla take part in the coronation ceremony.

Prince Harry, William's brother, enters Westminster Abbey.He accepted the invitation to his father's coronationbut was without his wife, Meghan, who stayed back in California with the couple's two children.

Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis point at something during the ceremony.

The King and Queen leave Buckingham Palace on their way to the coronation.

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby places a modified version of Queen Mary's Crown onto Queen Camilla's head.

Now that the King is crowned, Queen Camilla is receiving her own coronation — albeit in a slightly different form.

Like her husband, she is anointed with holy oil by the Archbishop of Canterbury, but without a screen, which demonstrates the different nature of anointing a consort compared to a reigning sovereign.

The Keeper of the Jewel House then presents the Consort’s Ring, which symbolizes promise and commitment, “marrying” her to the King and both to God and their people.

Next, she is crowned with Queen Mary’s Crown, marking the first time in recent history that a new crown wasn’t made specifically for this occasion, and presented with the Sceptre and Rod.

Finally, Camilla is enthroned. This is followed by an original composition by Andrew Lloyd Webber that sets verses from Psalm 98 to music.

At this point in the service, people around the UK are invited to pledge allegiance to the newly crowned King – a new innovation that was met with some skepticism and controversy when it was unveiled in the weeks before the service.

The Archbishop of Canterbury swears fealty first, before Prince William kneels before his father to give his own homage.

In previous coronations, these two moments were followed by royal dukes and other peers also pledging allegiance to the monarch —but this has been scrapped for Charles’ coronation, according to the Church of England’s liturgy.

Instead, for the first time, the Archbishop invites the general public watching and listening to the ceremony in both the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth to pledge their own allegiance to the king.

A public backlash: When those plans were unveiled, it caused some controversy around the country – and the Church of England has changed the wording of its invitation following the response.

The earlier version had been described as “ill-advised” by Jonathan Dimbleby, a veteran broadcaster and prominent friend of the King.

“I can think of nothing that he would find more abhorrent. He’s never wanted to be revered. He’s never wanted, so far as I know, to have anyone pay homage to him except in mock terms as a joke,” Dimbleby told BBC Radio 4’s “Today” program on Friday.

Gun salutes are being fired from 13 locations across the UK including Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast, and on deployed Royal Navy ships, as King Charles III is crowned.

The largest, a62-round salute, is happening from the Tower of London.A six-gun salute is underway at Horse Guards Parade and 21 rounds are being fired at the remaining locations.

The bells of Westminster Abbey are ringing out to celebrate the historic moment.

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby places St. Edward's Crown upon Charles III's head on Saturday.

For the first time in seven decades, a new British monarch has been formally crowned.

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby placed St. Edward’s Crown upon Charles III’s head, the most significant part of the coronation service.

After crowning the King, Welby said: “God Save the King.”

It’s the only time Charles will ever wear St. Edward’s Crown, which is reserved for the coronation of a new monarch.

Charles is being presented with the coronation regalia, including the royal Robe and Stole, as the next part of the service, the investiture, gets underway.

Among these symbolic and priceless objects is the Sword of Offering, or Jewelled Sword, which is being carried and presented by a woman, British lawmaker Penny Mordaunt, for the first time since it was first used in the coronation of King George IV.

The sword was made in 1820 and is protected by a gold-covered leather scabbard, according to the Church of England’s liturgy.

The Archbishop of Canterbury blesses the sword before it is delivered to the king on the condition it is used for the protection of good, and then offered to the altar. The Jewelled Sword represents the other swords displayed in the coronation: The Sword of State, the Sword of Spiritual Justice, and the Sword of Mercy, also known as Curtana.

According to the Church of England, the sword has dual meaning: It’s meant to symbolize defense of the defenseless and also represent the word of God, which St. Paul compares to a sharp sword in the Bible.

Other objects in the investiture are the Armills, also known as the Bracelets of Sincerity and Wisdom, the Orb, and the Sceptre and Rod. This is the final stage before the crowning.

You can see photos and learn more about the priceless symbols involved in the King’s coronation here.

An anointing screen is erected for King Charles III during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday.

The third and most sacred phase of the service, the anointing, is underway.

It began with the King and Queen kneeling at the Chairs of Estate, as the choir sang in English, Welsh, Gaelic, and Irish. The Archbishop of Canterbury led a short prayer.

Now, the most dramatic part of the ceremony is starting. It is the only section that is taking place away from the crowds, cameras and sharp-eyed photographers.

What’s happening: The Dean of Westminster pours holy oil from the Ampulla, a gold eagle-shaped flask, on to the Coronation Spoon, and then the Archbishop of Canterbury anoints Charles on his head, breast and hands, according to the Church of England’s liturgy.

The 12th-century, silver-gilt spoon is the oldest object used in coronations, having survived the obliteration of royal regalia during the English Civil War. By contrast, the Ampulla was most likely melted down. A new one was created for King Charles II’s coronation in 1661, following the restoration of the monarchy the year before.

The anointing takes place behind a three-sided screen, hidden from view while Charles is seated on the Coronation Chair.

In the background, the Choir of Westminster Abbey sings the anthem “Zadok the Priest” by George Frideric Handel, which was composed for the coronation of King George II in 1727 and performed at every British coronation since.

King Charles III and the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby during the coronation ceremony.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby is reading a sermon, bringing the second part of the ceremony to an end.

“We are here to crown a King, and the King is crowned to serve,” he said at the start of the sermon.

He honors many of those in attendance for their charity, community and military work, and singles out 400 “extraordinary young people” who have been selected to watch from nearby St. Margaret’s Church.

Sarah Mullally, Dean of His Majesty’s Chapels Royal, has read the Gospel.

The reading is bookended by a two-part composition by the prolific British composer Debbie Wiseman – best-known for her TV and film work – called “Alleluia (O Clap your Hands)” and “Alleluia (O Sing Praises).”

The second part of the work is sung by the Ascension Choir, and it’s another first – the first time that a gospel choir has sung at a coronation.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla's coronation ceremony.

Rishi Sunak, the British Prime Minister, is conducting a reading from the Bible.

It comes from theEpistle to the Colossians:

King Charles III during his coronation ceremony.

King Charles has read a prayer out loud, becoming the first monarch to do so at a coronation.

It’s followed by the Gloria from the Mass for Four Voices by the Renaissance composer William Byrd.

Here’s the prayer he read:

The anointing screen, which will be used in the coronation of King Charles III and has been handmade by the Royal School of Needlework, is seen in the Chapel Royal at St James's Palace in London on April 24.

For all the television cameras, photographers and crowds, there is one moment in the coronation that won’t be broadcast around the world – when the monarch is anointed with holy oil by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.

This is considered the most sacred part of the service and wasn’t televised in 1953. On Saturday, the moment is shielded by an intricately embroidered screen, designed by iconographer Aidan Hart and created through both hand and digital embroidery, managed by the Royal School of Needlework.

Welby wrote in the official souvenir program that the moment is “a symbol of being commissioned by the people for a special task for which God’s help is needed.”

He added: “It is a moment when The King is set apart for service: service of the people of this country, and service of God.”

Behind this three-sided screen, the Dean of Westminster pours holy oil from the Ampulla, a gold eagle-shaped flask, on to the silver-gilt Coronation Spoon before the Archbishop of Canterbury anoints Charles on his hands, chest and head.

Like everything else in the coronation, the screen itself is laden with symbolism. Its central design takes the form of a tree, featuring the names of all 56 Commonwealth countries on the leaves, with the King’s cypher at the base of the tree “representing the Sovereign as servant of their people,” Buckingham Palace said.

Service personnel from the Household Division – part of the British Army responsible for delivering State Ceremonial and Public Duties – will hold the screen.

King Charles III during his coronation ceremony.

After the Recognition, the king was presented the Coronation Bible and took the Coronation Oath.

The Bible was presented by Iain Greenshields, moderator of the general assembly for the Church of Scotland, who sets the words of God – the Bible – as the “royal law” to govern with.

The presentation of the Bible dates back to the joint coronation of William III and Mary II in 1689, with the involvement of the moderator beginning in 1953, according to the Church of England’s liturgy.

Before taking the Oath, Charles consented to its conditions, including fostering “an environment in which people of all faiths and beliefs may live freely.” This addition to the service reflects the words of the late Queen, when she said the role of the church “is not to defend Anglicanism to the exclusion of other religions,” but instead has a “duty to protect the free practice of all faiths in this country.”

Then, Charles placed his hands on the Bible and promised to abide by the Oath as administered by the archbishop, swearing to govern the people of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Commonwealth, while maintaining the laws of God.

King Charles III arrives for his coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday.

Charles has been sovereign since the death of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, but today he participates in the ceremonial rite of passage that accompanies being crowned king.

The coronation service starts with the Recognition, according to the Church of England’s liturgy. For this symbolic moment, Charles will stand on a special platform built within Westminster Abbey called the Theatre, where he will turn to each of the four points of the compass to presents himself to the people, who will affirm and acknowledge him as the king.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby is the first of four representatives to make the declaration while facing the High Altar:

The congregation calls out, “God save King Charles,” in response, recognizing him as the head of state.

The liturgy lists the other representatives as members of the oldest Order of Chivalry in England, the oldest Order of Chivalry in Scotland, and the Chair of the Victoria Cross & George Cross associations.

King Charles III arrives for his coronation at Westminster Abbey.

Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has begun the service.

“Dearly beloved, we are gathered to offer worship and praise to Almighty God; to celebrate the life of our nations; to pray for Charles, our King; to recognize and to give thanks for his life of service to this Nation, the Realms, and the Commonwealth; and to witness with joy his anointing and crowning, his being set apart and consecrated for the service of his people,” Welby said.

“Let us dedicate ourselves alike, in body, mind, and spirit, to a renewed faith, a joyful hope, and a commitment to serve one another in love.”

His introduction was followed by a rendition of “Kyrie eleison” – the first time a Welsh-language piece of music has been performed at a coronation.

Britain's Prince William, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and their children Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis arrive at Westminster Abbey.

The Prince and Princess of Wales, have entered Westminster Abbey, following behind the King’s procession – which is a slight deviation from the order of service.

William and Kate’s eldest child, Prince George is not walking with them. That is because he’s with the other pages of honor who will be attending King Charles and Queen Camilla throughout the service.There are eight pages of honor in all, four for the King and four for the Queen.

Britain's King Charles III, center, and Queen Camilla arrive for the coronation ceremony.

King Charles and Queen Camilla have entered the Abbey to the strains of “I was glad,” the stirring coronation anthem written by Hubert Parry for the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902 and sung at all coronations since then.

The choral music for today’s ceremony is performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey, augmented by the Choir of His Majesty’s Chapel Royal, St. James’ Palace; choristers from Methodist College, Belfast; the Choir of Truro Cathedral and an octet from the Monteverdi Choir.

Parry incorporated a set of “vivats” – traditional Latin acclamations for the new monarch – into his piece, which must be rewritten for each coronation.

Today we hear the King’s Scholars of the prestigious Westminster School in London, singing Vivat Regina Camilla! Vivat Rex Carolus! (Long live Queen Camilla! Long live King Charles!).

King Charles III arrives for his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey.

The King and Queen have arrived at Westminster Abbey, with the start of the historic coronation ceremony just moments away.

Britain's PrinceHarry, Duke of Sussex, arrives at Westminster Abbey ahead of his father's coronation ceremony in London on Saturday.

After some will-they-won’t-they speculation, Prince Harry accepted the invitation to his father’s coronation, but he’s without his wife, the duch*ess of Sussex.

Meghan is back in California with the couple’s two children as today is also Prince Archie’s fourth birthday.

There’s been heavy speculation in the lead-up to today’s celebrations over how much involvement Harry will have and whether his presence means the family is moving on from the rift that saw the duke and duch*ess step back from their role as senior members of the royal family.

The palace previously said it wouldn’t comment on whether the duke will appear on Buckingham Palace’s famous balcony following the ceremony at Westminster Abbey. In fact, the palace is not confirming who will join the King on the balcony ahead of time at all. So that’ll be a moment we’ll have to wait for later.

CNN royal historian Kate Williams previously described Harry’s appearance today as a “flying visit.”

“[Prince Harry] is coming for this major event of his father’s coronation but it’s not going to be a family reunion. We’re not going to see lots of big family meet-ups. Certainly, there has been damage done,” she explains.

Williams adds that his presence is a “show of unity” but that we’ll need to see what happens at the service.

Prince Andrew, Duke of York, arrives at Westminster Abbey.

As King Charles nears Westminster Abbey, several senior members of the royal family have entered the venue.

His siblings – Princess Anne, Prince Edward and Prince Andrew – have all taken their seats.

Earlier QueenCamilla’s family arrived at the Abbey, including her former husband Andrew Parker-Bowles and her daughter Laura Lopes and son Tom Parker-Bowles.

Britain'sPrinceHarry, Duke of Sussex, attends Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla's coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, in London, on Saturday,

Prince Harry has arrived at the ceremony, among the first group of royals to enter the Abbey.

Harry is attending without his wife, Meghan, and their children, who have remained in the US.

Britain's King Charles IIIand Queen Camilla travel in the Diamond State Coach to Westminster Abbey.

The procession, which is underway through the streets of central London, should take 33 minutes.

A total of 200 personnel and horses are involved in the King’s outward procession. Along the processional route, military veterans, NHS workers and others are occupying specially-built viewing stands in Trafalgar Square, at The Mall and in front of Buckingham Palace.

People on The Mall react as King Charles passes them.

Guests watch the arrival of others for the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

People brave the rain on the day of Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla's coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey.

Royal fans watch the start of Britain's King Charles III coronation ceremony on a screen in Hyde Park.

As the rain drizzles down outside Buckingham Palace, the royal fans have come prepared for the “typical British weather.”

“There’s just a lovely atmosphere – even if it is raining,” says Anita Brook, 50, holding her Union Jack umbrella.

“Our first royal event was for the Silver Jubilee in 1977 – I remember the street parties and just fell in love with it. My mum is a massive royalist so we just always loved the royal family – we grew up with this.”

Brook travelled to Buckingham Palace with her friend Kashmir Carmichael, 50, from Oxfordshire, in central England.

Wearing a Union Jack poncho, Carmichael remembers when the late Queen Elizabeth visited her school as a child.

“When the Queen came to our school we were so excited. Since she has passed, our favourite royals have to be William and Kate. We haven’t missed a royal event since their wedding.”

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla are on the way to the coronation ceremony.

In a slight deviation from tradition, the couple are processing to the ceremony in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach drawn by six Windsor Grey horses. They are being accompanied on the 1.3-mile route by four divisions of the sovereign’s most trusted bodyguards, the Household Cavalry.

Each division consists of 24 horses with two divisions of the Blues and Royals at the front, and two divisions of the Life Guards following.

The procession is being led by the Household Cavalry Mounted Band – that’s 48 horses and musicians, who will play eight marches as they travel the route.

The coach’s interior is immaculately upholstered in primrose yellow silk and inlaid with materials tied to Britain and its history.

“It’s a real microcosm of British and world history. There’re woods from the royal residences, from explorations and from other countries and nations as well,” explained Sally Goodsir, the Royal Collection Trust’s curator of decorative arts ahead of today’s celebrations.

Royal fans from all over the world have gathered on the streets of London, decked out in flags, crowns and homemade regalia.

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After the ceremony, the newly crowned King Charles and Queen Camilla will travel back to Buckingham Palace in the Gold State Coach, which has been used in every coronation since 1831, accompanied by a grand procession and display of British pageantry.

They will then make an appearance on the palace balcony alongside members of the royal family and watch a flypast of 60 aircraft, scheduled to last six minutes.

Haven’t kept up with recent royal happenings? Here’s a full breakdown of everything you need to know.

King Charles III inspects the 200th Sovereign's parade at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on April 14, in Camberley, England.

The Governors-General and Prime Ministers of the Commonwealth realms – or the dignitaries sent in their place – have entered the Abbey in a procession before the ceremony begins.

Some history: The British Empire was at its greatest height by the end of the 19th century. However, the 20th century saw the country’s supremacy crumble as its colonies struggled and gained independence. Today, King Charles III is the head of a significantly shrunken empire, which over time transitioned into the “British Commonwealth.”

However, the hold of the sovereign over the British Commonwealth also loosened over time.

Earlier, the Commonwealth required allegiance to the Crown. But in 1949, “British” was dropped from the name.

And today, the Commonwealth of Nations is an association of sovereign states that focus efforts on trade, international cooperation, social issues and environmental concerns.

The position of its head is not hereditary. King Charles III wasselected to be the headby the member nations in 2018.

Most of the member nations in this association don’t recognize the British monarch as their head of state — Barbados was the most recent country thatremoved the Queenas its head of state, 55 years after it declared independence from Britain.

Other Caribbean countries,such as Jamaica, have indicated they intend to do the same.

Additionally, while the group largely has erstwhile British colonies, some members of the Commonwealth today were never part of the Empire. For example, Rwanda and Mozambique became members in 2009 and 1995 respectively. Gabon and Togo joined most recently in June 2022.

In addition to the UK, King Charles is the head of state in 14 Commonwealth countries — or realms — including Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

With the British Empire virtually gone and the Commonwealth of Nations in its new era, some are asking how relevant the body still is, given its roots in Empire.

Ultimately, King Charles III ascends the throne in an era where the role of the British monarch looks dramatically different from the time when his mother Queen Elizabeth II was crowned.

King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort traveling in the Diamond Jubilee Coach built in 2012 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Saturday in London.

King Charles and Queen Camilla have left Buckingham Palace, traveling in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach on the short journey to Westminster Abbey. They are both dressed in their respective Robes of State.

Here’s the route they’ll be taking shortly:

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Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has entered Westminster Abbey, moments after all of the UK’s living former premiers arrived.

Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, John Major and David Cameron all entered the Abbey first. They were quickly joined by Theresa May, Boris Johnson and Liz Truss – who led the country for a few, chaotic weeks last year.

Earlier, French President Emmanuel Macron entered the venue. European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michelhave also arrived, as has Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

Former UK Prime Ministers John Major, left, and Tony Blair arrive at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday,

Arson. Bumbling bishops. A jilted spouse banging on the abbey door.

Compared to these moments that have punctuated British coronations throughout history, the British weather potentially raining on King Charles III’s parade is nothing at all.

Coronations at Westminster Abbey go back almost a thousand years. They have become a well-rehearsed, finely tuned machine. Yet, despite all the pomp and ceremony, there have been times when they have gone disastrously wrong.

When William the Conqueror was crowned on Christmas Day 1066, the atmosphere both inside and outside the abbey was tense, coming just months after William had earned his conqueror moniker by vanquishing Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings.

When those inside the abbey enthusiastically proclaimed “God save the King,” the noise reached such a level that William’s guards outside believed an assassination attempt must be underway. They then proceeded to take the only rational course of action - promptly burning down a number of buildings in the local area.

George IV’s coronation in 1821 featured drama that would make the writers of most soap operas blush. The King had decided to exclude his wife, Queen Caroline, from the service and ordered those guarding the entrances to Westminster Abbey to refuse her entry.

Despite trying every entrance to the Abbey, she was not able to make it inside and had to leave.

During Queen Victoria’s 1837 coronation, the young monarch was left in agony when the Archbishop of Canterbury forced the coronation ring onto the wrong finger. She also had to be rushed back into the abbey because the Bishop of Bath and Wells had accidentally omitted the section of the service in which she officially became Queen.

Remarkably, there are even more coronation blunders and you can read the full story here.

Processions into the abbey have started with faith leaders walking in first. They will be followed by representatives from each of the realmswhere the King is head of state. The flagbearers of each nation will be accompanied by the governors general and prime ministers.

This is the first time non-Protestant faith leaders have been given a role in a coronation. One of many firsts we’ll see during the Anglican service, the theme of which is “called to serve.”

Others include the King praying aloud, the involvement of female clergy and the incorporation of other languages spoken in the British Isles.

The Coronation Vestments, comprising of theSupertunicaand the Imperial Mantle, which will be worn by Britain's King Charles III during his coronation, displayed in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace, London, on April 26.

Buckingham Palace has revealed some of the historical items King Charles III will don for his coronation ceremony on Saturday, including items previously worn by his mother and grandfather for their own crowning moments.

The British monarch will be draped in a sleeved coat of gold cloth, known as the “Supertunica,” and the “Imperial Mantle” — a gold priestly-style robe, woven with colored threads — both worn by his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, for her own coronation in 1953.

These “vestment” pieces are just some of the intricate items that will make up the coronation robes worn during the ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London.

Both items are normally on display in the Tower of London and were last worn by Charles’ mother at her coronation.

The whole look: The Supertunica was made in 1911 for the coronation of King George V and was later worn by King George VI for his 1937 coronation.

The full-length embroidered coat will be fastened at the waist with a “Coronation Sword Belt.” This belt is made of gold cloth and embroidered in gold thread. Lined in dark red silk, it has a gold buckle and clip used for attaching the jeweled “Sword of Offering” presented to the monarch during the ceremony.

Worn over the Supertunica is the large gold cloak called the Imperial Mantle, which was made for the 1821 coronation of King George IV and has been reused by British monarchs since. It is draped over the sovereign’s shoulders and trails on the ground at the side and back. Its intricate details include emblems of crowns and fleur-de-lis, plus colored roses, thistles and shamrock.

When it comes to accessories, King Charles will also have a “Coronation Gauntlet” – effectively a fancy white leather glove, embroidered with national emblems including the Tudor rose, thistle, shamrock, oak leaves and acorns.

First Lady Jill Biden arrives at Westminster Abbey in London.

First lady Jill Biden has arrived at Westminster Abbey and taken a seat next to Ukraine’s first lady, Olena Zelenska.

Biden wore blue while her granddaughter, who is joining the first lady, wore yellow - matching Ukraine’s national colors.

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Dozens of leaders will be heading to the Abbey but US President Joe Biden, leader of one of the UK’s closest allies, is not present.

Instead, the first lady is leading the US delegation. Jill Biden, who is traveling with her granddaughter Finnegan Biden, touched down in England late Thursday evening and takes on a packed schedule of events on the three-day trip.The first lady said it was an “honor to represent the United States for this historic moment and celebrate the special relationship between our countries.”

Meanwhile, President Biden spoke on the phone with King Charles III on April 4 to underscore “the strength of relationship between our countries and the friendship between our peoples,” a White House readout of the call said.

That may, on the surface, seem odd given the US-UK special relationship. But actually, it’s worth noting that no American president has ever attended a British monarch’s coronation, as US officials noted when reports first emerged of Biden’s absence.

Biden has already “conveyed his desire to meet with the King in the United Kingdom at a future date,” according to the White House readout of the call with King Charles.

Both the president and the first lady traveled to London in September to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned for 70 years.

Thirteen other presidents sat in the Oval Office during the late Queen’s reign, and she met all of them, except for Lyndon Johnson.

Barack Obama called her “truly one of my favorite people,” while Ronald Reagan bonded with her over country life and Bill Clinton was impressed by her political aptitude.

Royal fans arrived at The Mall in huge numbers this morning in anticipation of the coronation of King Charles III.

Laura Boyle traveled to central London from Merseyside yesterday and arrived at The Mall this morning at 5 a.m. with her kids, sisters and mother.

“We are really excited to see the royal family, the crowds, and the carriages – but we really want to see William and Kate,” said Boyle.

Three generations: grandmother, daughter and granchildren pictured from left to right:Susan Farrelly, 44, Eve Farrelly, 14, Jenny Moxon, 48, Ava Moxon,13, Laura Boyle, 40, Janet Boyle, 68.

Elsewhere on The Mall, royal watcher Susan Avalos was among the crowds. She moved to London from the Philippines to work as a nanny 34 years ago – but she has been a royal superfan “since she was a little girl.”

“I would see pictures of Queen Elizabeth in high school so I always had great admiration for her – and then through studying history I learned about all of the royals and now I love them all,” Avalos told CNN.

Avalos arrived at The Mall this morning with her friends – a group of Filipino nannies who have been to all of the big royal events together.

Police officers detain a member of the "Just Stop Oil" movement as people gather to watch the procession during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Saturday in London.

The leader of Britain’s largest anti-monarchy group was among demonstrators arrested by police near the coronation procession route, according to protesters.

Graham Smith was detained on Saturday morning, a member of the Republic group’s parent organization, the Alliance of European Republican Movements (AERM), said in a video shared on social media.

The Metropolitan Police tweeted: “Earlier today we arrested four people in the area of St Martin’s Lane. They were held on suspicion of conspiracy to cause public nuisance.”

A further three people were arrested “on suspicion of possessing articles to cause criminal damage,” the force added. And “a number of arrests” have been made of people suspected of breaching the peace.

Republic had said earlier on Twitter that police “won’t say” why their demonstrators were detained. “So much for the right to peaceful protest,” the group said.

The group claimed it was expecting between 1,500 and 2,000 people to join the group at its protest in Trafalgar Square, just south of the royal procession route.

“Instead of a coronation we want an election. Instead of Charles we want a choice. It’s that simple,” the group tweeted on Saturday.

The Metropolitan Police has been scrutinized for its tough approach toward protests around the coronation.

“Our tolerance for any disruption, whether through protest or otherwise, will be low,” the force wrote on Twitter this week. “We will deal robustly with anyone intent on undermining this celebration.”

Anti-monarchy protesters hold up placards saying "Not My King" as they demonstrate in Trafalgar Square in London on May 6.

Police officers detain an individual wearing a British Union flag hat in London on Saturday.

Musicians play in Westminster Abbey ahead of King Charles’ coronation ceremony on May 6.

Two hours of pre-coronation music have begun with a performance of a trio of Bach choruses by the Monteverdi Choir and the English Baroque soloists.

Music underpins the entire coronation – every stage is marked by either a grand choral work, an ethereal motet, an extravagant organ composition or an evocative melody, all performed by some of the most accomplished singers and musicians in the world. Many of the pieces that are now staples of the English choral repertoire originated as commissions for the coronation of a monarch.

For this coronation, Buckingham Palace has been keen to stress King Charles’ involvement in the musical choices, in particular the new compositions. And in many ways, Charles has played it safe. The Aberdeen-based Welsh composer Paul Mealor has written “Coronation Kyrie,” the first Welsh-language work at a coronation, which will be performed by the Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Terfel. Mealor has had a long association with the royal family – he was brought to national attention when Prince William and Kate Middleton chose his motet “Ubi Caritas” to be sung at their wedding in 2011. The British composer Roxanna Panufnik – whose prolific output includes choral works, opera, ballet and film scores – has written “Coronation Sanctus,” which is likely to be a highlight.

But eyebrows were most certainly raised when it was announced that Charles had tapped Andrew Lloyd Webber – whose music is more familiar to audiences in the West End than congregations in Westminster Abbey – to write a Coronation Anthem, “Make a Joyful Noise.” Purists may wrinkle their noses, but one thing we can be sure of, it will be performed to the highest standard by the Choir of Westminster Abbey, directed by the Organist and Master of the Choristers, Andrew Nethsingha.

Other new works to watch out for include a short overture composed by Judith Weir, Master of The King’s Music; “Agnus Dei” by British-America composer Tarik O’Regan, and the first appearance by a gospel choir at a coronation. The Ascension Choir will join the Westminster Abbey Choir for “Alleluia (O Clap your Hands)” and “Alleluia (O Sing Praises),” a two-part commission from the well-known TV and film composer Debbie Wiseman.

Whatever the Palace would like us to think, Charles has by no means ditched the traditional elements of the coronation. We’ll hear the Anglican choral staple, “I was glad,” by Hubert Parry, first performed at the coronation of Edward VII in 1902 and wheeled out for every coronation since (although Parry rewrote it a couple of times until it settled on the version we know and love today). Watch out for the “vivats” in the middle – acclamation to the monarch sung by the King’s Scholars of Westminster School, and which are rewritten for every coronation. (Vivat Regina Camilla! Vivat Rex Carolus! – Long Live Queen Camilla! Long Live King Charles!) And there is pride of place, too, for “Zadok the Priest,” composed by George Fredrick Handel for the crowning of King George II in 1727, and – remarkably – performed just before the anointing of the monarch at every coronation since.

King Charles III arrives at Buckingham Palace ahead of the coronation on Saturday.

Crowds have had their first sighting of King Charles III today, as the monarch and his wife, Camilla, were driven up the Mall to Buckingham Palace ahead of his coronation.

Charles waved to well-wishers lining the street as the motorcade proceeded.

In less than two hours he will arrive at Westminster Abbey for the ceremony.

The Royal Standard flies above Buckingham Palace in London on Saturday.

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Katy Perry and actress Maggie Smith have arrived at Westminster Abbey, joining a plethora of well-known individuals filing into the venue.

Not to be overshadowed by their A-list peers, a number of senior political figures have also been arriving.

Who else has been spotted entering the Abbey:

Lionel Richie, center left, arrives at Westminster Abbey on May 6.

Singers Lionel Richie and Nick Cave, and British actress Emma Thompson, are among the first guests to filter into Westminster Abbey as King Charles’ coronation ceremony nears.

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Actresses Judi Dench and Joanna Lumley, and composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, have also arrived.

Around 2,300 people were sent invitations to the Westminster Abbey service, according to Earl Marshall, the Duke of Norfolk, who was involved in the preparations.

Who’s there (and who’s not): While Buckingham Palace doesn’t release a detailed guest list, it has confirmed that the congregation will be made up of members of the royal family as well as international representatives from 203 countries, Nobel Prize winners and members of the British government, alongside community and charity volunteers.

Prince Harry has confirmed his attendance but his wife, Meghan, will be staying in California with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. It is understood Meghan opted to forgo the celebrations as the day coincides with Archie’s 4thbirthday.

US President Joe Biden also won’t be attending and instead first lady Jill Biden will lead the American delegation. We’ll undoubtedly see allies of key nations in attendance, with French President Emmanuel Macron, Polish President Andrzej Duda and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese among those who have publicly confirmed they’ll be attending.

We can also expect to see a number of royals from around the world make their way to London, like Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia and King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium.

Apoliceofficer keeps guard ahead of King Charles'coronation, inLondon, England, on May 3.

More than 11,500 police officers are being deployed in London on Saturday, according to the London Metropolitan Police Service, and there are plans for facial recognition technology to be used in the capital.

It is the largest one-day deployment in decades, London’s Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekansaid Wednesday.

These officers will be part of more than 29,000 deployments in the lead-up to May 6 over the rest of the weekend, according to a statement from the Met.

The Met said the operation – labelled Golden Orb – will see officers line the processional route, manage crowds and road closures, protect high-profile individuals and carry out searches with specialist teams.

There are also plans for facial recognition technology to be used in central London.

“Our tolerance for any disruption, whether through protest or otherwise, will be low. We will deal robustly with anyone intent on undermining this celebration,” the Met added.

Facial recognition concerns: Campaign groups have criticized the use of live facial recognition technology during the coronation.

It is expected to be the largest-ever use of the technology in Britain, with hundreds of thousands of people expected to line the streets on Saturday.

Privacy campaign group Big Brother Watch called it “an authoritarian mass surveillance tool that turns the public into walking ID cards,” describing the technology as “Orwellian.”

“We all have the right to go about our lives without being watched and monitored, but everyone at the coronation is at risk of having their faces scanned by oppressive facialrecognitiontechnology,” Emmanuelle Andrews of human rights group Liberty said on Twitter.

Coldstream Guards march past the rain-soaked crowd ahead of the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in London on Saturday.

Coronation Day is here and festivities are already off to a damp start thanks to showers that moved through London on Friday, with even more rain expected for the big day.

“A further area of rain is expected to move into southwest England early on Saturday, moving east and north through the day with some heavy bursts at times. This is likely to bring some rain to London by around lunchtime,” said UK Met Office deputy chief forecaster, Steven Keates.

One bit of good news: Temperatures will beat or slightly above normal for early May.

The high temperature for Saturday in London was initially predicted to be between 16-18°C (60-64°F). By Saturday, the UKWeatheroffice has also downgraded expected temperatures to between 12-14°C (53-57°F). For the coronation of George V, temperatures reached 17°C (63°F) back on June 22, 1911.

Unfortunately, it’s also possible this could be one of the soggiest coronations in more than a century. For the coronation of George VI, zero sunshine hours were reported on May 12, 1937 along with 8 millimeters (0.32 inches) of rain.

While it is not forecast to be a complete washout for Charles’ coronation on Saturday, the highest rain chances do happen to coincide with several outdoor scheduled activities.

Rain chances will start off low in the morning, but are expected to peak midday, while the King and Queen Consort are in Westminster Abbey, as well as when they are heading to the Buckingham Palace, showers are likely to salute them the entire way.

With celebrations continuing through the Bank Holiday, Sunday will likely be drier across many regions, but still some low end rain chances with cloudy skies. On Monday, heavy rain, and possibly a few thunderstorms return across parts of central, eastern and southern England, with parts of northeast England and Scotland looking gloomy and wet as well.

“Eastern areas will start out mostly dry on Monday but a band of rain in the west will sweep eastwards throughout the day bringing rain to many places,” the UK Met office said in their forecast. “This rain will be followed by sunshine and scattered showers. Winds are expected to be fresh to strong with temperatures near average.”

CNN’s Taylor Ward contributed to this post. This post has been updated.

It’s the question everyone’s been asking: Who managed to get a coveted invite?

According to Earl Marshall, the Duke of Norfolk – the man that orchestrated the entire occasion (in consultation with the UK government, church and many other parties) – around 2,300 people were sent invitations to the Westminster Abbey service.

While Buckingham Palace doesn’t release a detailed guest list, it has confirmed that the congregation will be made up of members of the royal family as well as international representatives from 203 countries, Nobel Prize winners and members of the British government, alongside community and charity volunteers.

Prince Harry has confirmed his attendance but his wife, Meghan, will be staying in California with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. It is understood Meghan opted to forgo the celebrations as the day coincides with Archie’s fourth birthday.

US President Joe Biden also won’t be attending and instead first lady Jill Biden will lead the American delegation. We’ll undoubtedly see allies of key nations in attendance, with French President Emmanuel Macron, Polish President Andrzej Duda and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese among those who have publicly confirmed they’ll be attending.

We can also expect to see a number of royals from around the world make their way to London, like Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia and King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium.

Additionally, 400 young people from charities selected by the King and Queen have been invited to watch the service from nearby St. Margaret’s Church, while military veterans, healthcare workers and charity representatives have been given spaces to watch on the processional route and in special stands put up along The Mall and near Buckingham Palace.

But it is still a much smaller guest list than the one drawn up for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953, when temporary structures had to be erected within the abbey to accommodate the more than 8,000 people invited.

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The route King Charles and Queen Camilla will travel today is significantly shorter than the Queen’s five-mile journey to Westminster Abbey back in 1953. Take a look:

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II — with her husband, Philip — travels to her coronation ceremony in London on June 2, 1953. She ascended to the throne a year earlier, when her father died of lung cancer in February 1952. She was 25 at the time.

It’s been 70 years since Britain’s last coronation ceremony.

Queen Elizabeth II took the throne in 1952, after the death of her father, King George VI. But her coronation ceremony was held more than a year later.

Here’s what it what it looked like on that day in June 1953.

Well-wishers line the procession route in London. People slept along the route on the night before the coronation.

Prince Charles watches his mother's coronation. On the left is his grandmother, the Queen Mother. At right is his aunt, Princess Margaret.

The Queen holds her symbols of office after the ceremony.

The Queen's carriage passes by the Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace.

The Queen and Prince Philip wave to crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation.

Days before the coronation, huge numbers started gathering in central London. On Wednesday afternoon, well-wishers flocked to The Mall, waving flags and wearing crowns, with one goal in mind: Securing a prime position for Saturday.

“We don’t have anything like this in America,” Donna Werner, 71, told CNN. She traveled to London from Connecticut, and has adored the royal family since Princess Diana. Werner has made the trip to London to camp out for every royal wedding ever since. “My friends at home think it’s silly, but I love it: The country, the history and the people,” she said. “They know it’s my thing.”

Meanwhile, 58-year-old Kerry Evans, pictured below left, is originally from Northern Ireland and now lives in London. For every royal milestone, she joins her friend Bartly, who she met nearly five years ago while camping out for Harry and Meghan’s wedding, to celebrate the royals among the crowds. As the busy mother of two autistic sons, she said going to royal events was a way of taking a little time for herself.

“These events are great because it is totally the opposite feeling from what my life is. Celebrating the royal family is a release – so the monarchy has become a big part of my life,” she said.

The big day is finally here. London is abuzz this Saturday morning in anticipation of a once-in-a-generation royal event: The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Charles became the King of the United Kingdom when his mother Queen Elizabeth II died in September. But today’s coronation in Westminster Abbey will formalize his commitment to God and country.

Parts of central London have been gridlocked for several days now, with barriers lining the procession route that leads from Buckingham Palace, the London headquarters of the British monarchy, to the abbey – the nation’s coronation church since 1066.

It’s going to be a day of pomp, parades and over-the-top pageantry. Stay with us as we bring you all the details here.

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