King Charles III's coronation: The biggest moments of the historic event
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.
Key moments:
- King Charles and Queen Camilla's official coronation photos released
- William honors Charles with moving speech
- Charles, Camilla return for encore appearance on Buckingham Palace balcony
- Charles is crowned with 400-year-old crown
- 1st look at Camilla in St. Mary’s Crown
- Charles pledges the coronation oath
- William pays homage to Charles, public invited to also
Katy Perry among celeb guests at Westminster Abbey
Music superstar Katy Perry is among the celebrities attending Charles' and Camilla's coronation.
Perry, who is performing at Sunday's coronation concert, is wearing a purple skirt suit complemented by a purple hat.
Other celebrities in attendance at Westminster Abbey include Emma Thompson, Lionel Richie and U.S. first lady Dr. Jill Biden.
1st look at Charles, Camilla on coronation day
Charles and Camilla, the Queen Consort, made their first appearance on their history-making day, traveling from Clarence House to Buckingham Palace.
The king and queen were photographed traveling by car to the palace.
Police make 'a number of arrests' amid protests
London's Metropolitan Police Service announced via Twitter that its officers "have made a number of arrests in the area of Carlton House Terrace," which is just west of Trafalgar Square.
"The individuals have been held on suspicion of breaching the peace," police added.
Earlier, officers also arrested four people in the area of St. Martin's Lane, which is just north of Trafalgar Square.
"They were held on suspicion of conspiracy to cause public nuisance," police said. "We seized lock-on devices."
An additional three people were arrested in the area of Wellington Arch, which is situated between the corners of Hyde Park and Green Park, just west of Buckingham Palace.
"They were held on suspicion of possessing articles to cause criminal damage," police said.
Hundreds of anti-monarchy protesters are gathered in Trafalgar Square.
First Lady Jill Biden joins world leaders at coronation
Dr. Jill Biden has arrived at Westminster Abbey to represent the United States at the coronation. She traveled to the U.K. with her granddaughter, Finnegan Biden, who is also attending the coronation.
The first lady, dressed in blue, is seated next to Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska. The two first ladies also saw each other Friday night at a reception at Buckingham Palace, where they posed for a photo with Kate, the Princess of Wales.
Around 100 heads of state and 20 royal families are attending today’s coronation.
The world leaders were welcomed Friday night at a private reception at Buckingham Palace.