Thousands of people gathered along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh today to witness a national thanksgiving service marking the coronation of King Charles III.
During the ceremony, which has been called a "mini-coronation", the King was presented with the crown jewels of Scotland; a sword, sceptre and the crown worn by Mary Queen of Scots in 1543.
A procession led King Charles and Queen Camilla from the Palace of Holyroodhouse, past crowds and protestors on the Royal Mile before ending at St Giles' Cathedral, where the service took place.
Here are some of the best pictures from King Charles III's thanksgiving and dedication service.

5. Anti-monarchy protesters near St Giles' Cathedral
Anti-monarchy protesters gather along the Royal Mile ahead of a National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication to the Coronation Of King Charles III And Queen Camilla. | Getty Images

6. The crowds as King Charles III and Queen Camilla pass
King Charles III And Queen Camilla move down the Royal Mile. | Getty Images

7. King Charles III And Queen Camilla arriving
King Charles III And Queen Camilla arriving ahead of a national service of thanksgiving and dedication at St Giles' Cathedral. | Getty Images

8. King Charles III arriving at St Giles' Cathedral
King Charles III arriving at St Giles' Cathedral during a National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication. | Getty Images


