King Charles III and Queen Camilla officially crowned in coronation ceremony
Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla were formally crowned at Westminster Abbey and then waved to well-wishers at Buckingham Palace after the ceremony.
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Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla were formally crowned at Westminster Abbey and then waved to well-wishers at Buckingham Palace after the ceremony.
The newly crowned King Charles III and Queen Camilla gathered with members of the royal family to wave to the crowd from the balcony of Buckingham Palace following the coronation ceremony. A military flyby was planned but had to be curtailed due to the rainy weather. Watch CBS News coverage of the symbolic event and analysis of this historic transition for the British monarchy.
King Charles III was crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, in a moment rich with history and symbolism during his coronation ceremony at London's Westminster Abbey. Watch this portion of the service.
The coronation ceremony for Britain's King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, concluded with a procession from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace. Watch CBS News special coverage with insights from royal experts Tina Brown, Julian Payne and Wesley Kerr.
Ahead of his upcoming coronation, here is a look at some of the most defining characteristics and moments in the life of Britain's new monarch.
He's been Britain's reigning monarch since September 2022, but King Charles III and his Queen Consort, Camilla, will be formally crowned this month.
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Prince William said he had not spoken to his brother Harry since the interview, but plans to do so.
