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.

17. The Scottish Crown Jewels are presented
The Princess of Wales and the Prince of Wales known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay while in Scotland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla during the service. | Getty Images

18. King Charles III is presented with crown jewels
Britain's King Charles III is presented with the Sceptre by bearer Scotland's Lord Justice Clerk Leeona Dorrian. | POOL/AFP via Getty Images

19. King Charles III is presented with the Crown of Scotland
King Charles III is presented with the Crown of Scotland during the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication for King Charles III and Queen Camilla, and the presentation of the Honours of Scotland, at St Giles' Cathedral. | Getty Images

20. The Red Arrows fly over the Royal Mile
To celebrate the service, the Red Arrows fly over the Royal Mile. | Getty Images


