King Charles III coronation: From royal fans to world leaders, these are the best pictures

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To chants of ‘God Save the King’, tens of thousands of people lined the streets of London as millions more worldwide watched their screens to witness the pomp and pageantry of the coronation of King Charles III.

After months of hype, the day arrived and it did not disappoint with world leaders and celebrities from more than 200 nations crammed into Westminster Abbey for the first coronation in 70 years.

The ceremony, heavy of symbolism and history, saw Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby announce “we crown a King to serve”.

“Jesus Christ was anointed not to be served, but to serve … The weight of the task given you today, Your Majesties, is only bearable by the spirit of God.”

Celebrities mingled with world leaders and pop stars, knights with banks, judges and charity workers in the pews of the Abbey in a colourful pageantry.

But there was as much interest in the historical proceedings as there was for vision of the body language and possible interactions between King Charles’ feuding sons Princes William and Harry.

The latter looked relaxed as he joked with other members of the royal family, despite being largely ostracised, but played no formal role in proceedings.

The Duke of Sussex took his seat in the third row for the coronation of his father the King, two rows behind his brother the Prince of Wales.

Here are some of the best pictures from the coronation so far.

ROYALS ON BALCONY

Prince William, Princess Catherine, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis on the balcony at Buckingham Palace. Picture: Sky News

The “slimmed down” royal family on the balcony at Buckingham Palace. Picture: Sky News

King Charles and Queen Camilla wave to the crowds from the Buckingham Palace balcony. Picture: Getty Images

The crowd packs London’s Mall. Picture: AFP

CEREMONY

King Charles leaving the church. Picture: Supplied

King Charles III departs the coronation service at Westminster Abbey. Picture: Getty Images

King Charles III leaves Westminster Abbey after the coronation. Picture: AFP

Queen Camilla leaves Westminster Abbey after the coronation. Picture: AFP

Prince Harry departs the coronation of his father, King Charles III. Picture: Getty Images

King Charles III waves to the crowds as he travels in the Gold State Coach, back to Buckingham Palace from Westminster Abbey. Picture: AFP

Troops march at the coronation of Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Picture: Getty Images

A sea of troops march on the day of the coronation. Picture: Getty Images

Prince William, Prince of Wales, departs from the coronation of his father. Picture: Getty Images

Catherine, Princess of Wales, departs the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Picture: Getty Images

Prince Harry leaves Westminster Abbey following the coronation of his father. Picture: Getty Images

Princess Anne rides on horseback behind the gold state coach carrying the newly crowned King and Queen. Picture: Getty Images

Members of the Household Cavalry Mounted Band lead the Coronation Procession back to Buckingham Palace from Westminster Abbey . Picture: AFP

Members of the armed forces stand in formation on the lawn of Buckingham Palace following the coronation of King Charles III. Picture: Getty Images

King Charles III wearing the Imperial State Crown and carrying the Sovereign's Orb and Sceptre leaves Westminster Abbey. Picture: Getty Images

King Charles III and Queen Camilla during the ceremony. Picture: AFP

In a historic moment, King Charles is crowned. Picture: Sky

King Charles III stands after being crowned during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey. Picture: Getty Images

Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Picture: Getty Images

Prince William kisses his father, King Charles III. Picture: Getty Images

Queen Camilla is crowned. Picture: AFP

Queen Camilla sits on the throne wearing a modified version of Queen Mary's Crown. Picture: AFP

The St Edward's Crown is seen during the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Picture: Getty Images

King Charles lays his hands on the bible during the ceremony. Picture: Sky News

King Charles III enters Westminster Abbey. Picture: AFP

King Charles III at Westminster Abbey. Picture: Getty Images

King Charles III. Picture: Getty Images

King Charles during the ceremony. Picture: Sky News

Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales. Picture: AFP

King Charles III enters Westminster Abbey. Picture: Getty Images

Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Catherine, Princess of Wales at the coronation. Picture: AFP

Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis of Wales arrive at Westminster Abbey. Picture: AFP

Service personnel from the Regiments of the Household Division arrive inside Westminster Abbey. Picture: AFP

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is all smiles at Westminster Abbey. Picture: AFP

Musicians inside Westminster Abbey. Picture: Getty Images

Britain's Prince George of Wales (C) stands at Westminster Abbey . Picture: AFP

The St Edward's Crown is carried into Westminster Abbey. Picture: AFP

King Charles rode in the Diamond Jubilee Coach built in 2012 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Picture: Getty Images

Guests await the King. Picture: Getty Images

British politicians, Steve Barclay, Michael Gove, Grant Shapps, Ben Wallace and Jeremy Hunt inside Westminster Abbey. Picture: Getty Images

Coldstream Guards marching ahead of the Coronation. Picture: Getty Images

Coldstream Guards and London Metropolitan Police. Picture: Getty Images

Britain's King Charles III and Britain's Camilla, Queen Consort drive up The Mall to Buckingham Palace at the start of the day. Picture: AFP

Coldstream Guards stand to attention in front of Buckingham Palace. Picture: Getty Images

ROYAL INNER CIRCLE ARRIVALS

Pippa Middleton, the sister of Princess Catherine, arrives with brother James. Picture: Getty Images

Pippa Middleton wears the Claire Mischevani ‘Alais’ coat in a bespoke yellow shade with a matching headpiece by Jane Taylor. Picture: Getty Images

Prince Harry arrives with Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi ahead of the coronation. Picture: Getty Images

The nieces and nephews, including Prince Harry, arrive as Prince Andrew looks on. Picture: Getty Images

King Charles on his way to Westminster Abbey.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh at the coronation. Picture: Getty Images

Zara Tindall wears a baby blue coat dress by Laura Green, with matching hat, and a diamond brooch belonging to Princess Anne. The brooch was a wedding gift from King Charles to the Princess Royal. Picture: Getty Images

Princess Anne’s children, Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall with Mike Tindall (centre).Picture: AFP

The diamond brooch, which King Charles gave sister Princess Anne when she married Zara’s father Mark Phillips in 1973, features a stylised ribbon bow with two pendant tassels. Picture: AFP

Prince Harry arrives for his father’s coronation. Picture: Getty Images

Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Britain's Princess Eugenie of York arrive at Westminster Abbey. Picture: AFP

Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales. Picture: Getty Images

INTERNATIONAL ROYAL VIPS

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco enter Westminster Abbey. Picture: AFP

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark attend the Coronation. Picture: Getty Images

King Philippe of Belgium and Queen Mathilde arrive at Westminster Abbey. Picture: AFP

CELEBRITIES INCLUDING AUSTRALIAN VIPS

Katy Perry and British Vogue editor Edward Enninful arrive at Westminster Abbey. Picture: Getty Images

Nick Cave and Rowan Williams arrive at Westminster Abbey. Picture: Jeff Spicer

Australians, including Nick Cave and Adam Hills, waiting to go into the ceremony ahead of the coronation of King Charles III. Photo: Ella Pellegrini

Australian comedian Adam Hills arrives at the coronation. Picture: Getty Images

British Actress Emma Thompson arrives at Westminster Abbey. Picture: Getty Images

Julie Bishop. Photo: Ella Pellegrini

British politician Penny Mordaunt. Picture: Getty Images

Lionel Richie arrives at Westminster Abbey. Picture: Getty Images

Dame Joanna Lumley poses for a photograph as she arrives at Westminster Abbey. Picture: Getty Images

French President Emmanuel Macron with wife, Brigitte. Picture: AFP

Former British PM Liz Truss with her husband Hugh O'Leary arrive at Westminster Abbey. Picture: AFP

Jill Biden represented her absent husband at the ceremony. Picture: Getty Images

Joe Biden’s granddaughter, Maisy, arrives. Picture: Getty Images

The First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, arrives. Picture: Getty AFP

Australian Governor General, David Hurley and wife, Linda, PM Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon at the coronation. Picture: Getty Images

Former prime minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie Johnson. Picture: AFP

ROYAL FANS

Guests arriving at Westminster Abbey, London, ahead of the Coronation. Picture: Joe Giddens

Well-wishers line the route of the 'King's Procession', a two kilometres stretch from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, in central London. Picture: AFP

Royalists camped along the procession route. Picture: Getty Images

Royalists gather on The Mall, adorned with novelty crowns, glasses wigs and flags. Picture: Getty Images

People wearing Union Flag face paint pose for a photo. Picture: Getty Images

One of the many royal fans watching the coronation. Picture: Getty Images

People wait to watch Britain's King Charles' procession to his coronation ceremony from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, at The Mall in London. Pictures: Yara Nardi

Children wearing Union Flag dresses sit on camp chairs in Hyde Park where giant screens will show coverage of the Coronation. Picture: Getty Images

PROTESTERS

Protesters hold up placards ahead of the Coronation. Picture: Getty Images

Police officers detain a member of "Just Stop Oil" movement as people gather to watch the procession. Picture: Getty Images

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