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Coronation live: King Charles III. takes the coronation oath at Westminster Abbey – BBC

Coronation live: Charles and Camilla are crowned King and Queen at Westminster Abbey – BBC News

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Summary

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