"Royal and Celebrity Guests, Reception Moments, and More: A Look at King Charles III's Coronation in Photos"

The Coronation of King Charles III on Saturday, May 6, marked the beginning of a new era in British history. The event was attended by several royals and celebrity guests, including the King's wife, Queen Consort Camilla Parker Bowles. Royal watchers are eagerly anticipating photos from the day and details about the reception.

The King's procession through the streets of London drew a crowd of over 20,000 people who chanted, "Long live the king!" as they celebrated his reign. The coronation concert, with performances from American pop star Katy Perry and R&B artist Lionel Richie, was one of the highlights of the festivities.

King Charles III is the first British monarch to be crowned since his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 1953. Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning British monarch in history, and also the longest-serving female ruler, until her death at age 96 in September 2022.

The attendance of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who have a difficult relationship with the British royal family, had been the topic of much speculation. Buckingham Palace confirmed on April 12 that only Prince Harry would be making the trip to the UK from California.

During a January interview, Prince Harry expressed his hope for reconciliation with his family, but noted that "there's a lot to be discussed." Despite these tensions, the coronation was attended by the other main members of the royal family, including Prince William, Princess Kate, and Princess Anne.