King Charles III was all smiles as he arrived at Westminster Abbey with Queen Consort Camilla to be crowned in the historic first Coronation in 70 years today.
The monarch and his wife smiled to the congregation as they walked through the church for a Christian ceremony that dates back for 1,000 years.
The two-hour service, pared back from his mother's in 1953, is a pivotal moment in the history of the Royal Family and will balance ancient tradition and a future in the 21st century.
As the bells of Westminster Abbey rang out, the King and Queen left the carriage. Camilla got out first followed by Charles after a short pause outside the church.
The King waved and spoke to his grandson Prince George, a future king, who was among the pages of honour. His parents the Prince and Princess of Wales entered the abbey last before the royal couple arrived.
As he arrived for the two-hour service, the Abbey's bells peeled as crowds stood in the rain cheering the arrival of the King and his wife. The entered the Abbey to state trumpeters, with the congregation standing as the royal couple entered.
Prince George was carrying a corner of his grandfather, the King's, trailing robes as the royal party made its way into Westminster Abbey.
His siblings Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were earlier seen peering out of a car window as they arrived outside the church.
As his father was cheered through the capital, royals including Prince Harry arrived at the service. The Duke of Sussex walked up the aisle alone, smiling at people as he walked to the front of the church.
