Live updates | King Charles III’s coronation

King Charles III has sworn to rule the UK with “justice and mercy” and to promote religious freedom.

The oath is the second of five parts of the 1,000-year-old coronation process.

Charles swore on the Bible that he would accept the oath. He kissed the sacred book.

The service today reflects the UK’s religious diversity.

The coronation includes Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, and Sikh religious leaders for the first time. Charles pledged to be “the defender of faiths,” not “the faith.”

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LONDON—King Charles III is wearing King George VI’s 1937 crimson velvet Robe of State for his coronation. He wears a crimson tunic, white silk overshirt, and Royal Navy trousers.

Camilla, the queen consort, wears a 1953 crimson robe designed for Queen Elizabeth II. Bruce Oldfield’s fitted dress covers her.

Prince William wears the Welsh Guards ceremonial suit, while Kate wears an Alexander McQueen ivory wool crepe dress. A silver and crystal headdress replaces her tiara.

Princess Charlotte also wears McQueen.

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London — Over 2,000 visitors celebrated the new monarch at Westminster Abbey with shouts of “God save King Charles” and trumpets.

The Archbishop of Canterbury introduced Charles III as the “undoubted king” in medieval times. He then requested a cry of support.

The church cheered and trumpeted.

Three other presenters echoed the archbishop. Each time, the chorus roared support.

The king faced the four cardinal directions for each cheer.

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LONDON—King Charles III entered Westminster Abbey for the historic coronation ceremony at a time when the monarchy’s survival is uncertain.

As the choir sung Hubert Parry’s “I was glad” at King Edward VII’s coronation, the king entered the abbey’s great west door.

He followed Camilla, the queen consort, in a long dark crimson cloak.

Prince George, Prince William’s firstborn, was one of four honor pages carrying his grandfather’s gown.

LONDON—Prince Harry arrives at Westminster Abbey for his father’s coronation.

The Duke of Sussex wore black three-piece tails and military medals.

Meghan, his wife, stayed in California with their young children.

Harry, who left the royal family due to media scrutiny, is not serving.

“Spare,” the prince’s popular memoir, revealed family secrets and alienated him further.

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London — Military bands are marching through central London and hundreds of servicemen and women are taking their positions along the procession route ahead of King Charles III’s coronation.

Soldiers in distinctive red tunics and bearskin hats are lining the Mall in front of King Charles III and Camilla, the queen consort, who have started their short ride in the gilded Diamond Jubilee Coach from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, where they will be anointed and crowned in a historic ceremony.

The Sovereign’s Escort—160 horsemen—escorts them. Household Cavalry Mounted Band leads military march.

It’s far smaller than the 4,000-troop parade planned for the abbey’s return.
London — As the last visitors, including foreign leaders, come for King Charles III’s coronation, Westminster Abbey is buzzing.

Jill Biden entered the monastery in a pale blue dress with a matching ribbon. Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte followed.

Anthony Albanese, Justin Trudeau, and eight British prime ministers are also invited.

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LONDON—King Charles III and Camilla, the queen consort, arrived at Buckingham Palace by motorcade before their coronation.

As the cars passed, wellwishers on the Mall, the broad avenue leading to the palace, cheered. Charles and Camilla waved to onlookers from their Bentley.

Later this morning, the Diamond Jubilee state coach will take the newlyweds to Westminster Abbey for their coronation.

Politicians and celebrities are seated at the abbey. Before the ceremony, musicians are warming up.

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London — Republic, an anti-monarchy group, claims numerous members were jailed while preparing to protest King Charles III’s coronation.

The protesters will raise placards and cry “Not my king” during the monarch’s march to Westminster Abbey. It claims cops were alerted.

On Saturday morning, some group members were stopped near Trafalgar Square and transported to police vans.

Others protested along the path, wearing yellow and carrying signs reading “king parasite” and “abolish the monarchy.”

Critics say police are stifling free speech by saying they will have “low tolerance” for disruptors.
London — The coronation of King Charles III is drawing crowds to Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey.

Camping overnight to see the royals woke up to cloudy skies that cleared to sun and light rain.

Fans carrying Union Jack flags arrived in London by train hours before Charles and Camilla, queen consort, leave the palace in a gilded horse-drawn carriage.

The royal couple will be transported to Westminster Abbey for the two-hour event.

Flowers and bright hats filled the church. Judi Dench, Emma Thompson, Lionel Richie, Nick Cave, judges in wigs, troops in red tunics with dazzling medals, and House of Lords members in crimson robes were among the invited visitors visiting the abbey.