Charles and Camilla in lavish robes and wearing their crowns returned with a wave the cheers of the crowds, who filled The Mall after braving downpours to see a colourful ceremonial military procession not seen for 70 years.
The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis joined the monarch as did the pages of honour.
The royals are expected to watch a flypast from the balcony, which has been scaled down due to “unsuitable weather conditions”.
A few minutes past midday, Charles became the 40th reigning sovereign to be crowned at Westminster Abbey, the nation’s coronation church since 1066, as Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby placed St Edward’s Crown on his head.
The historic moment, watched around the globe, was a fulfilment of the King’s destiny, but followed the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, last September after a 70-year reign.
17. Lady Louise Windsor returns to Buckingham Palace
Lady Louise Windsor returns to Buckingham Palace by coach following the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in central London. Photo: Jacob King
18. Prince George, Princess Charlotte and the Prince and Princess of Wales return to Buckingham Palace
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and the Prince and Princess of Wales return to Buckingham Palace by coach following the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in central London. Photo: Lesley Martin
19. King Charles III and Queen Camilla are carried in the Gold State Coach
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are carried in the Gold State Coach, pulled by eight Windsor Greys, in the Coronation Procession as they return to Buckingham Palace, London, following their coronation ceremony. Photo: Owen Humphreys
20. The Prince of Wales places the Stole Royal on his father King Charles III
The Prince of Wales places the Stole Royal on his father King Charles III during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey, London. Photo: Victoria Jones