Coronation live: Charles and Camilla are crowned King and Queen at Westminster Abbey – BBC News
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Charles III and Camilla are crowned King and Queen in a ceremony full of music and symbolism at Westminster AbbeyIn his grandfather’s crimson velvet robes, King Charles took an oath, was anointed with holy oil before being crowned with St Edward’s CrownCamilla, the Queen Consort, was crowned with Queen Mary’s Crown moments later in a similar ceremonyAround 2,200 people, including the royal family, celebrities, faith leaders and heads of state are at the Abbey to witness the eventThe royal couple arrived for the service at the Diamond Jubilee State Coach after a procession through central LondonEarlier, leading members of the anti-monarchy group Republic were among half a dozen people arrested near Trafalgar SquareYou can watch the BBC’s coverage by clicking the play button at the top of this page- live reporting
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