Large crowds in London for King Charles' coronation ceremony

Crowds from Britain and around the world flocked to London on Saturday to watch the coronation of Charles III as Britain's king, in the country's biggest official ceremony in 70 years and in a ceremony of pomp and luxury dating back a thousand years.

Charles succeeded his mother, Queen Elizabeth, following her death in September, and at the age of seventy-four will become Britain's oldest monarch to wear the 360-year-old St. Edward's crown when he sits on the <>th-century throne chair at Westminster Abbey in London.

Under the watchful eyes of about a hundred heads of state and dignitaries, including US First Lady Jill Biden, Charles will be crowned, like 40 of his predecessors, at Westminster Abbey, which has seen all the coronation ceremonies in the country since William the Conqueror in 1066.

His second wife, Camilla, 75, will be crowned queen consort during the two-hour ceremony. Although the ceremony is rooted in history, the organizers will try to present an image of a forward-looking monarchy and nation.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: "No other country can make such an impressive offer. Processions, celebrations and festivals in the streets.