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
Hundreds of protesters gather in Trafalgar Square
Hundreds of anti-monarchy protesters have gathered in central London’s Trafalgar Square, just a mile away from Westminster Abbey where Charles will be crowned.
Their chants of "not my king" were met with boos from others in the crowd who are fans of the royals.
-ABC News' Ibtissem Guenfoud and Patrick Reevell
Look back at Queen Elizabeth’s coronation
Charles’ coronation is the first since 1953, when his mother was crowned.
The queen’s coronation also took place at Westminster Abbey, where every coronation service has taken place since 1066.
Over 8,000 guests filled the abbey for Elizabeth's coronation, including Charles, who was 4 at the time.
One famous photo shows Charles resting his head on his hand as he stands between his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and his aunt, Princess Margaret.
Emma Thompson, Lionel Richie among guests for coronation
Wearing suits, fascinators, military uniforms and medals and religious clothing, guests began filing into Westminster Abbey Saturday over three hours before the start of Charles’ coronation service.
Actress Emma Thompson and singer Lionel Richie, who is performing at Sunday's coronation concert, are among the guests.
Watching the coronation service in-person are over 2,200 invited guests who represent over 200 countries, according to Buckingham Palace.
In addition to royal family members, the assembled guests include heads of state, members of foreign royal families, representatives from charities of which Charles and Camilla are patrons, faith leaders, Nobel Prize winners and members of the Diplomatic Corps.
How to watch the coronation in the U.S.
Just as with royal weddings and funerals, Charles’ coronation is expected to be viewed by millions of people around the world.
Cameras are allowed inside Westminster Abbey, so everyone at home will get a chance to see the biggest moments of the day.
ABC News, "Good Morning America" and ABC News Live will have special coverage of the coronation on Saturday, May 6, from 5 to 10 a.m. ET.
The five hours of special coverage will also be available to stream on ABC News' digital platforms, including ABCNews.com and GoodMorningAmerica.com, mobile apps, social platforms and over-the-top (OTT) services.
ABC News Live will also immediately re-air the five hours of coverage from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 6.