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 gospel is read by Bishop Sarah Mullally, marking the first time in history a female bishop from the Church of England is participating in a coronation service.
In total, around one dozen clergy members of differing faiths and from across the U.K. are assisting the Archbishop of Canterbury in the service.
Charles pledges the coronation oath
Charles places his hand on the Holy Bible and says, "The things which I have here before promised, I will perform and keep. So help me God."
The king signs an oath, pledging to serve the people and rule according to law.
The coronation oath marks the only time a monarch signs a written obligation to their people, according to ABC News royalty consultant Alistair Bruce.
Following the oath, Charles kneels before the High Altar and prays. Charles’ prayer is inspired by the hymn, “I vow to thee, my country.”
During the recognition, as it is known, Charles is presented to each of the four points of the compass.
He is presented to the East by the Archbishop of Canterbury; to the West, by Christopher Finney, a holder of the George Cross; to the North by Baroness Amos, a Lady of the Order of the Garter; and to the South by Lady Eilish Angiolini, a Lady of the Order of the Thistle.
This is to affirm and acknowledge that the king is the one they recognize as head of state.
The two-hour coronation service is being led by the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, who has participated in royal weddings, funerals and christenings.
Per tradition, Welby authorized a new liturgy for Charles’ and Camilla’s coronation, which focuses on loving service to others.
