King Charles exits Westminster Abbey and enters the Gold State Coach ahead of a procession that will end at Buckingham Palace. #coronation https://t.co/92FsHLsCsJ pic.twitter.com/2RFGOFnSqD

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Britain's William, the Prince of Wales touches St Edward's Crown on King Charles III's head during his coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6. 📸: Yui Mok/Pool via Reuters https://t.co/92FsHLsCsJ pic.twitter.com/toGxwLyLdK

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After ascending the throne in September 2022, Britain’s Charles III is crowned as king at London’s Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6.

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Katy Perry attends the coronation ceremony of King Charles in London, United Kingdom, on Saturday, May 6. #coronation 📸: Gareth Cattermole/Pool via Reuters https://t.co/92FsHLsCsJ pic.twitter.com/rdncZHKNVK

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Young and old, from Britain and across the globe, tens of thousands of people massed in central London on Saturday, May 6, drawn by the allure of what they said was the chance to witness a moment in history and enjoy a unique party.

From the early hours, people dressed in red, white and blue and clutching union flags lined the streets to watch the crowning of King Charles, the first coronation in Britain for 70 years and a vast display of pomp and pageantry.

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After Charles, Queen Camilla is also crowned. #Coronation https://t.co/92FsHLsCsJ pic.twitter.com/Qg6GfsD5Au

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King Charles III receives the St Edward's Crown during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6. #coronation 📸: Jonathan Brady/Pool via Reuters https://t.co/92FsHLsCsJ pic.twitter.com/hWPl5V8Hxw

— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) May 6, 2023