Thousands of people gathered along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh today to witness a national thanksgiving service marking the coronation of King Charles III.
During the ceremony, which has been called a "mini-coronation", the King was presented with the crown jewels of Scotland; a sword, sceptre and the crown worn by Mary Queen of Scots in 1543.
A procession led King Charles and Queen Camilla from the Palace of Holyroodhouse, past crowds and protestors on the Royal Mile before ending at St Giles' Cathedral, where the service took place.
Here are some of the best pictures from King Charles III's thanksgiving and dedication service.

9. Penny Mordaunt arrives at St Giles' Cathedral
Leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt arrives at St Giles' Cathedral during a National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication to the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at St Giles' Cathedral. | Getty Images

10. Katherine Grainger holds the Elizabeth sword
Olympic rower Katherine Grainger holds Elizabeth sword as she arrives. | Getty Images

11. King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive to attend the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication for King Charles III and Queen Camilla, and the presentation of the Honours of Scotland, at St Giles' Cathedral. | Getty Images

12. The Royal Family sit during the service
The Princess of Wales and the Prince of Wales known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay while in Scotland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla. | Getty Images


