The king promised a thoroughly 21st-century ceremony, but when push came to shove, he took his place on a 13th-century throne.
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Charles Is Crowned King in Ancient Ceremony With Modern Twists
The coronation, the first since Queen Elizabeth II’s in 1953, was a royal spectacle of the kind that only Britain still stages.
Were William and Kate Late to the Coronation?
The Prince and Princess of Wales arrived at Westminster Abbey after King Charles III, prompting speculation among the many journalists covering the ceremony.
At the Coronation, Harry and William Find Themselves Rows Apart
The sons of King Charles III did not appear to interact during their father’s coronation.
What Happened at King Charles’s Coronation: Key Moments
The lavish ceremony for Britain’s first new reigning monarch in 70 years, was brimming with ancient traditions with a few modern touches.
The Coronation of King Charles III, in Photos
As Britain’s King Charles III is crowned, here’s a selection of the best photographs from the coronation weekend.
Canadians Greet King Charles’s Coronation With Muted Response
The king’s representative in Canada, where he is head of state, recently appealed to people in the country to “give him a chance.”
Anti-Monarchists Protest Charles’s Coronation
Supporters of an elected head of state for Britain see the coronation as an opportunity to highlight the absurdity of having a royal family in the 21st century.
King Charles’s Coronation: Key Timings and What Will Happen
After the coronation service at Westminster Abbey, King Charles III and other members of the royal family will make an appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
Your Coronation Briefing
A special edition on King Charles III.