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The Coronation of King Charles III in pictures

King Charles III and Queen Camilla were crowned in a lavish ceremony at Westminster Abbey today. Here are the best pictures telling the story of the day.

All pictures thanks to Reuters via Beat Media Group subscription

The newly-crowned King and Queen wave to crowds from the Buckingham Palace balcony.
Smiling police on horseback patrol down the Mall ahead of the Coronation.
Prince Louis shows his excitement on the Buckingham Palace balcony while watching the flypast with sister Charlotte and parents.
Prince William and Harry among royal family members singing during the Coronation.
Prince George had a starring role in the ceremony as a Page of Honour, wearing a traditional military-style uniform.
The St Edward’s Crown has 444 gemstones and is worth more than £3 billion.
The King in Westminster Abbey after being crowned, led by Penny Mordaunt who is the first woman to carry the sword of state.
The King and Queen in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach on the way to Westminster Abbey.
Harry walked into Westminster Abbey without wife Meghan Markle who stayed at home for Archie’s birthday.
King Charles III sits on the throne during the Coronation at Westminster Abbey.
Crowds streamed down the Mall to see the King and Queen wave from the balcony.
The Red Arrows were a highlight of the flypast which had to be scaled back due to bad weather.

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