King Charles III Is Crowned in Lavish Coronation Ceremony

Coronation mixes 1,000 years of tradition with modern touches to keep monarchy relevant

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby places St. Edward’s Crown onto King Charles III in the Coronation Chair at Westminster Abbey in London. Jonathan Brady/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images

LONDON—King Charles III was crowned by the archbishop of Canterbury in Westminster Abbey, marking the new Carolean era with a star-studded guest list, thousands of marching soldiers and a ceremony that both celebrates a millennium of history and reflects a more modern, diverse Britain. 

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