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.
29. King Charles III wearing the Imperial state Crown carrying the Sovereign's Orb and Sceptre
King Charles III wearing the Imperial state Crown carrying the Sovereign's Orb and Sceptre leaves Westminster Abbey after the Coronation Ceremonies. P Photo: Ben Stanstall
30. (Left to right) Princess Charlotte, the Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Louis, the Princess of Wales and the Prince of Wales on the balcony of Buckingham Palace,
(Left to right) Princess Charlotte, the Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Louis, the Princess of Wales and the Prince of Wales on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London, following the coronation. Photo: Jordan Pettitt
31. First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf and wife Nadia El-Nakla leave Westminster Abbey
First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf and wife Nadia El-Nakla leave Westminster Abbey following the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in central London. Photo: Jane Barlow