Coronation of King Charles III in photos
The British monarchy, in the words of the Victorian writer Walter Bayjot, “is usually hidden like a secret and sometimes displayed like a festive feast.”
Since his days there has been less mystery. Also the power of the monarch. But in the age of instant global communication, the spectacle is seen even more widely, and it was on full display Saturday in London as King Charles III was crowned.
The coronation procession and centuries-old ceremony at Westminster Abbey are the centerpiece of the three-day bank holiday weekend in Britain, which also includes street parties, al fresco dining and a concert on Sunday in the grounds of Windsor Castle. Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Take That are expected to perform.
Here’s a selection of the best photos from Coronation weekend.
Sunday
A street party in Richmond, south-west London.
Music and dancing at the coronation celebrations outside St James’s Church in Clerkenwell, London.
Carrot cake cupcakes decorated with images of King Charles III at a street party in Richmond.
Coronation Dinner in Regent’s Park, London.
saturday
King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their coronation.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla drive down the Mall to Buckingham Palace after their coronation at Westminster Abbey.
The Red Arrows, the Royal Air Force’s aerobatic demonstration team, fly overhead after the coronation in London.
Rain-soaked crowds gather to watch the coronation on big TV screens in St James’s Park in London.
King III is crowned at Westminster Abbey in London.
A gun salute as Charles III is crowned King in London.
Watching the coronation ceremony on screen in Hyde Park, London.
King Charles III wearing the Crown of St. Edward during the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
Among those who attended the coronation ceremony were Prince William, the king’s eldest son and heir; William’s wife, Catherine, Princess of Wales; and their youngest children, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Waiting in St. James’s Park on Coronation Day.
The procession accompanying King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Buckingham Palace passes protesters with anti-monarchy signs.
March in London on Coronation Day.
King Charles III leaves Buckingham Palace on his way to Westminster Abbey.
The Diamond Jubilee State Bus is escorted along the Mall to Westminster Abbey.
Guard outside Buckingham Palace before the coronation of King Charles III.
Watching the procession through the mall before the coronation ceremony.
Police officers with demonstrators held placards against the monarchy shortly before the start of the march at the mall.
Preparation for the procession.
Friday
A street artist wipes water from his painting of King Charles III near Trafalgar Square in London on Friday.
The day before the coronation, camping along the mall.
Police officers are gathering near the shopping center.
Coronation souvenirs are sold near the Parliament in London.
A display related to the coronation in a shop window in central London.
Union Jack flags fly over Oxford Street in London to commemorate the coronation.
Taking a selfie in front of a replica of St. Edward’s Crown in London.
