The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

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They've arrived at Westminster Abbey early!

The service will last two hours.
 

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Prepare for Zadok the Priest - performed at every Coronation since George II's in 1727 - and Prince William paying homage to his father.

The anointing will not be shown on TV.
 

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"Vivat Regina Camilla!" and "Vivat Rex Carolus!" are shouted out as they enter Westminster Abbey.

The two take their places upon the Cosmati Pavement as has been tradition at coronations for centuries. The Cosmati Pavement is where monarchs are crowned.
 

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Archbishop of Canterbury making a speech which dates back to the Coronation of King Edgar in 973.
 

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The King has officially taken the Throne. The Coronation is over.
 

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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby crowns the King by placing St Edward's Crown on his head.

The King is crowned!

The King will never again wear that crown. The next person to wear it will be his son William at his Coronation.
 

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Salvos blast out as the King is crowned

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A gun salute was fired by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, stationed at Horse Guards Parade, and also a bit further down the River Thames at the Tower of London.

In total, gun salutes sounded at 13 locations around the UK, including in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast as well as on naval vessels.

The traditional salvo involves 21 rounds, fired at 10-second intervals.

 

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The party isn't over yet. There's a big military parade yet to come.