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.
13. Prince George as the Coronation Procession leaves Westminster Abbey
Prince George as the Coronation Procession leaves Westminster Abbey following the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in central London. Photo: Jane Barlow
14. 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, in the Coronation Procession as they return to Buckingham Palace, London, following their coronation ceremony. Photo: Carl Court
15. The Prince of Wales (front, left) and the Princess of Wales (front, right) and Princess Charlotte (rear, left) and Prince Louis (rear, right)
The Prince of Wales (front, left) and the Princess of Wales (front, right) and Princess Charlotte (rear, left) and Prince Louis (rear, right) leave Westminster Abbey, London, following King Charles III's coronation. Photo: Ben Birchall
16. The Coronation Procession
The Coronation Procession travels along Whitehall following the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in London. Photo: Lesley Martin