![]() The moment of crowning is underway as the Archbishop of Canterbury places the St Edwards Crown on Charles' head. Charles is crowned with 400-year-old crown The archbishop responded to the controversy by telling the BBC the oath is "an invitation it's not a command."Ĭharles' younger son Harry was seen in the congregation paying homage to his father. The public homage sparked controversy when plans for it were first revealed, with critics saying they should not have to pledge allegiance to the king. In a coronation first, members of the public are invited to pay homage to Charles too, led by the archbishop. William pays homage to his father on behalf of the royal family, following an homage from the Archbishop of Canterbury on behalf of the Bishops of the Church of England. ![]() William pays homage to Charles, public invited to also ![]() The Queen Mary Crown was redesigned though for Camilla, including the removal of the replica of the controversial Koh-i-Noor diamond.Ĭamilla's crown features the Cullinan III, IV and V diamonds, a tribute to Elizabeth, who counted the diamonds as part of her personal jewelry collection.Īs Camilla is enthroned, the choir is singing "Make a Joyful Noise," a new anthem composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber for the coronation. ![]() Camilla is crowned with the Queen Mary's Crown, marking the first time a new crown was not created for a queen consort. ![]()
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