Photos: The Coronation of King Charles III

Today, Britain held its first staged coronation ceremony in 70 years to enthrone a new queen. Charles III and his wife Camilla were installed as rulers of the Commonwealth countries as well as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in London's Westminster Abbey. The new King and Queen were greeted by large groups of well-wishers (and a few protestors) who had congregated outside along the Mall and in front of Buckingham Palace despite the rain. Images from this morning's events in London are included below.

1)   King Charles III receives a royal salute from members of the military in the gardens of Buckingham Palace, in London, following the coronation on May 6, 2023. #

2)  King Charles III receives a royal salute from members of the military in the gardens of Buckingham Palace, in London, following the coronation on May 6, 2023. #

3) Grenadier Guards march on the day of King Charles's coronation, May 6, 2023. #

4) People take their seats ahead of the King's Procession in central London on May 6, 2023. #

5) Members of the anti-monarchist group Republic stage a protest close to where King Charles III will be crowned on May 6, 2023. #

6) Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, looks on during the coronation of King Charles III in Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023. #

7) Prince George of Wales (center) stands at Westminster Abbey ahead of the coronation ceremony. #

8) Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, arrive at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023. #

9) King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive at Westminster Abbey for their coronations. #

10) General Sir Gordon Messenger, the governor of the Tower of London, carries St. Edward's Crown in Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023. #

11) King Charles III is crowned with St. Edward's Crown by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023. #