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.
25. The Princess of Wales departs Westminster Abbey
The Princess of Wales departs Westminster Abbey, London, following the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Photo: Toby Melville
26. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, the Duke of Sussex and Jack Brooksbank
(Left to right) Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, the Duke of Sussex and Jack Brooksbank depart Westminster Abbey, London, following the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Photo: Toby Melville
27. The Duke of York was booed by members of the public
The Duke of York departs Westminster Abbey, London, following the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Photo: Toby Melville
28. Queen Camilla departs Westminster Abbey, London,
Queen Camilla departs Westminster Abbey, London, following her Coronation alongside King Charles III. Photo: Toby Melville