<a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/british-public-are-invited-to-swear-allegiance-to-king-charles-iii-at-coronation">Charles III</a> has officially been crowned the King of the United Kingdom as well as the 14 other Commonwealth realms. The event, which started earlier today (May 6) at Westminster Abbey saw a host of prominent royal figures gather together to watch the 74-year-old officially take on the role of Head of State, just like his mother before him. Queen Elizabeth II reigned from February 6, 1952, until her death on September 8, 2022, and the baton was swiftly passed to King Charles to continue to British, royal legacy. Alongside King Charles' formal crowning, Queen Camilla will also be officially crowned standing beside her husband, marking the first coronation the country has seen in 70 years. <img class="size-large wp-image-1263210256" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/05/King-1024x534.png" alt="" width="1024" height="534" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: BBC]] World leaders were also in attendance, including the First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf, the President of France Emmanuel Macron, and the First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, as they watched the King take his rightful place on the throne. Thousands of fans also gathered in and around London to witness the history-making moment King Charles signed his life to his country as well as the 14 other Commonwealth realms in which he will continue his late mother's duties. Some even camped outside of the venue for weeks prior to the event taking place, bringing British flags and bunting to celebrate the occasion. A royal fan who goes by the name of Joan has been camping out since Wednesday. As per the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12049633/Royal-superfans-camping-Mall-King-Charles-Coronation-emerge-tents.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daily Mail</a>, the 70-year-old immediately burst into tears after shaking King Charles' hand, she said: "Charles stepped out of the car and walked towards us and he said has anybody nighted and he was shaking a few hands. "I said yes I did and he looked and he could see that my hair is really sticking up, and yes I am sleeping on the pavement, he leaned forward purposefully and shook my hand," she continued, recalling the moment. "It was just so beautiful, I am proud of being here today. I burst into tears afterwards. "I have been here for William’s wedding, Harry’s wedding, the jubilee and now I’ve come for the coronation. I wish himself and Camilla the very best. I think they’re both good people," she concluded. It's obvious just how important this moment has been to witness for a lot of royal supporters. <img class="wp-image-1263210206 size-large" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/05/2PWXMB4-1-1-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" />[[imagecaption|| Royal fan John Loughrey, and some friends who are camping out on The Mall, near Buckingham Palace in central London. Credit: Richard Lincoln / Alamy]] In the next few moments, the King and Queen are scheduled to return to Buckingham Palace for a larger ceremonial procession, known as The Coronation Procession. Their Majesties will be joined in this segment by other members of the Royal Family including the Prince and Princess of Wales, Princess Anne, and Prince Harry, who has flown in specially from the United States to be there for his father on such a momentous day. His wife, Meghan Markle, and both of his children, Archie, four, and Lilibet, one, stayed back at their home in Santa Barbara, California. Harry is set to return immediately after the event in order to celebrate his son's fourth birthday which is also today. After that, The King and The Queen are set to receive a Royal Salute in the Garden of Buckingham Palace from the Armed Forces taking part in the processions on the day. Congratulations to King Charles! <h6>Featured Image Credit: Joshua Bratt / Alamy</h6>

Charles III has officially been crowned the King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms

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