King Charles III Arrives at Westminster Abbey With Queen Camilla in Gilded Carriage on Coronation Day

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His Majesty is in the building! King Charles III arrived at his official coronation ceremony in a horse-drawn carriage.The former Prince of Wales, 74, waved to onlookers in the rain on Saturday, May 6, as the procession left Buckingham Palace and rode through the streets of London.

He sat in a gilded gold and black carriage as world leaders and notable celebrities filled Westminster Abbey. On his way to the service, Charles passed a statue of his late grandmother, the Queen Mother.Queen Camilla arrived alongside her husband for the historic event.

The first time a Queen Consort has been crowned since 1937. According to ABC News, the ceremony only takes place for female consorts, meaning the late Prince Philip did not have an official crowning.Charles immediately ascended the throne after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died at age 96 in September 2022.Charles and Camilla, 75, will be surrounded by many of their loved ones — including Charles’ children, Prince William and Prince Harry — during the momentous occasion.

The palace confirmed last month that Harry, 38, would attend the event without his wife, Meghan Markle.In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies“Buckingham Palace is pleased to confirm that The Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on May 6th,” an April 12 statement read. “The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.”A source subsequently told Us Weekly that Meghan’s decision to stay home was influenced by the coronation falling on the same day as her and Harry’s son Archie’s 4th birthday.