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King Charles III has been crowned King - in the historic first Coronation in 70 years today.

The 2,300-strong congregation bowed as the monarch, the 62nd in history, have arrived back at Buckingham Palace where they will wave to crowds from the balcony.

William appeared to be overcome with emotion as he paid homage to his father, kneeling in front of him to give an oath of allegiance to King Charles during the historic first Coronation in 70 years.

The newly-crowned King and Queen have appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony with a select group of senior royals as The Mall was swamped by tens of thousands of cheering patriots.

The King’s Coronation was true spectacle, high drama and a journey through deep time.

Under the weight of feathered hats, velvet robes, pressed tunics and raised standards, a roll call of aristocrats, nobles and highly decorated professionals are preparing to represent Scotland, its heraldry and its ancient royal history in the deep ceremony of the coronation tomorrow.

Britain’s glorious constitutional hotchpotch will be the stand-out feature of this grand, archaic ceremony.

Millions of people across the UK and beyond are preparing to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III - a symbolic ceremony combining a religious service and pageantry.

From the Coronation necklace to the Queen Consort's ring, many invaluable pieces will be on display at Westminster Abbey

Royal Editor Robert Jobson sets the scene for the 40th Westminster Abbey coronation since 1066 and the biggest state occasion since the Queen was crowned