King Charles III crowned at Westminster Abbey

2023-05-06T11:44:43.702Z

Highlights: Eight months after becoming king, Charles III was crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey, in a grandiose religious ceremony in front of nearly 2,300 guests. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby laid the crown of St Edward on the head of Charles III. Shortly before, the sovereign had taken an oath to serve his subjects and protect the Church of England of which he is the supreme head. He had received the anointing, protected from view by screens, and had taken the oath to his subjects.

Eight months after becoming king, Charles III was crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey, in a grandiose religious ceremony in front of nearly 2,300 guests.