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.
9. King Charles III on the balcony of Buckingham Palace
King Charles III on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London, following the coronation. Photo: Jordan Pettitt
10. Queen Camilla (centre right) during her coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey
Queen Camilla (centre right) during her coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, London. Photo: Aaron Chown
11. King Charles III and Queen Camilla are carried in the Gold State Coach
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are carried in the Gold State Coach, pulled by eight Windsor Greys, as the Coronation Procession passes through Parliament Square on its way to Buckingham Palace, London, following their coronation ceremony. Photo: Jane Barlow
12. Queen Camilla after being crowned
Queen Camilla after being crowned with Queen Mary's Crown by the Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby during her coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey, London. Photo: Aaron Chown