Charles and Camilla in lavish robes and wearing their crowns returned with a wave the cheers of the crowds, who filled The Mall after braving downpours to see a colourful ceremonial military procession not seen for 70 years.
The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis joined the monarch as did the pages of honour.
The royals are expected to watch a flypast from the balcony, which has been scaled down due to “unsuitable weather conditions”.
A few minutes past midday, Charles became the 40th reigning sovereign to be crowned at Westminster Abbey, the nation’s coronation church since 1066, as Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby placed St Edward’s Crown on his head.
The historic moment, watched around the globe, was a fulfilment of the King’s destiny, but followed the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, last September after a 70-year reign.
5. A general view of flypast by aircraft from the Red Arrows over the Mall
A general view of flypast by aircraft from the Red Arrows over the Mall following the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in London Photo: Niall Carson
6. King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace
King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace Photo: Jordan Pettitt
7. Scenes on the Mall
Scenes on the Mall as members of the public wait to greet the Royals Photo: PA
8. The Royal Gun Salute at Edinburgh Castle
Coronation Day of King Charles III Royal Gun Salute at Edinburgh Castle Photo: Scott Louden