Charles’ coronation was the first in the U.K. in 70 years.
King Charles III had his crowning moment Saturday as the United Kingdom celebrated its first coronation in 70 years.
Charles and his wife Queen Camilla were celebrated in a weekend of festivities, highlighted by Saturday's coronation service at Westminster Abbey.
The Greek singing underway in Westminster Abbey is a tribute to Charles’ father, Philip, who was born in Greece and was a descendant of Greek royalty.
Charles is now wearing the Sword of Offering, a symbol of the protection of good and the punishment of evil. He is also presented with the Armills, referred to as the “bracelets of sincerity and wisdom.”
During the investiture, Charles is wearing the Colobium Sidonis, a white linen tunic; the Supertunica, a gold coat; and the coronation sword belt.
He is sitting in the coronation chair.
Charles is now sitting in the Coronation Chair for the anointing, seen as the most sacred and solemn part of his coronation service.
The anointing happens behind a three-sided anointing screen made specifically for Charles’ coronation.
As the choir sings Handel’s “Zadok the Priest,” composed for King George II’s coronation in 1727, the Archbishop of Canterbury anoints Charles’ hands, chest and head with Chrism oil.
Archbishop's sermon focuses on service
Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, delivered a sermon at the coronation focused on service to God and service to others.
The sermon was written by Welby spefically for Charles' and Camilla's coronation, which has themes of inclusivity and diversity.
"We are open to the transforming love of God. Amen," Welby said in concluding his sermon.
