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The coronation of King Charles III was a once-in-a-generation spectacle. Molly Gambhir tells you what went down at the ceremony.

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King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, were both formally crowned Saturday in a historic ceremony at London's Westminster Abbey. The King and Queen appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to huge cheers after the Coronation ceremony.

King Charles III Coronation: Historic moment as Charles is crowned king of UK

Supporters and members of Britain's main anti-monarchy movement Republic begun protesting during King Charles III's Coronation on May 6. Some of the protesters also got arrested while protesting on the streets.

King Charles III's Coronation: Police arrests 'anti-Monarchy' protesters

King Charles III crowned monarch of the United Kingdom and 14 other commonwealth realms after a lifetime as heir apparent to his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. In front of a congregation of about 100 world leaders and a television audience of millions, the archbishop of canterbury, the spiritual leader of the Anglican church, slowly placed the 360-year-old St. Edward's Crown on Charles' head as he sat upon a 14th-century throne in Westminster Abbey.

King Charles III Coronation: Top moments of the ceremony

King Charles III and his wife Queen Consort Camilla have been crowned at Westminster Abbey in London. The ceremony was attended by 2,000 guests, including world leaders, members of the royal family and celebrities.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla formally crowned in coronation ceremony

The celebrations are in full swing outside Buckingham Palace. British military personnel lined up in the gardens of Buckingham Palace as the National Anthem played. The King and the Queen then appeared in Buckingham Palace's balcony to wave at the crowd.

King Charles III's Coronation: King, Queen wave at crowd as Royal family appears in Palace's balcony

The military flypast over Buckingham Palace to mark the coronation of the King and Queen has been scaled down because of rain and cloud, and will now comprise helicopters and The Red Arrows.

King Charles III Coronation: Flypast over  Buckingham Palace scaled down due to bad weather

The celebrations are in full swing outside Buckingham Palace. British military personnel lined up in the gardens of Buckingham Palace as the National Anthem plays amid the presence of the King and queen at the West Terrace steps.

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King Charles III Coronation: Music and marching outside Buckingham Palace

As the Gold State Carriage of King Charles and Queen Camilla travels back, attention has now turned to Buckingham Palace, and more specifically the balcony where the King and queen will soon appear.

King Charles III Coronation: King Charles & Queen Camilla travels back to the Buckingham Palace

As King Charles III and Queen Camilla exits Westminster Abbey seated in the Gold State Coach, the order has been issued to start the Coronation Procession.

King Charles III Coronation: King Charles, Queen Camilla leaves Abbey in the Gold State Coach

King Charles III's Coronation: After being officially crowned as the King and the Queen, King Charles and Queen Camilla headed back to the Buckingham Palace via a 2.3 km-long route.

King Charles III's Coronation: Procession of the newly-throned King Charles & Queen Camilla

King Charles III became the seventh Monarch to wear the crown. The guest list for King Charles' coronation, on the other hand, was limited to approximately 2,200 persons. Today, the British Royal Family, Royals from across the world, political leaders, and members of the public all arrived at the Abbey.

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla have removed their crowns, and have proceeded to the final part of the service, which involves them receiving Holy Communion. This act is considered the most important form of worship in the Christian church.

King Charles III Coronation: King Charles, Queen Camilla proceed to final part of service

King Charles III's Coronation: UK's King Charles has been formally crowned as a King in a ceremony at Westminster and with this UK finally entered the era of King with Charles' crowning.

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Prince William went up to perform a unique role in the coronation of his father, King Charles. During the historic crowning ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, the Prince of Wales, the British heir to the throne, vowed his duty and allegiance to the queen.

King Charles III's Coronation: Prince William pledges his loyalty, bows down before his father

After the King's ceremonial robe is taken off, he takes a seat in the Coronation Chair for the anointing ceremony. The Jewelled Sword of Offering is also being blessed by the archbishop and presented to the king.

King Charles III Coronation: King Charles sits in the coronation chair and gets jewelled sword

Queen Consort Camilla has been crowned and anointed alongside her husband King Charles III at Westminster Abbey. She's crowned with Queen Mary's Crown.

King Charles III Coronation: Queen Camilla anointed and crowned with Queen Mary's Crown

King Charles III's Coronation: As the Archbishop of Canterbury Justice Welby started the Coronation service, he started to deliver the sermon by saying, "We are here to crown a King, and we crown a King to serve."

King Charles III's Coronation: Archbishop of Canterbury Justice Welby conducts Coronation service

A total of approximately 2,200 individuals, including members of the Royal Family, notable figures from the entertainment industry, religious leaders and top-ranking government officials, have been present at the King Charles III's coronation ceremony.

King Charles III's Coronation: Around 2,200 people attend the grand service

King Charles III takes coronation oath. During this solemn moment, King Charles was asked to confirm his pledge to uphold the law and the Church of England throughout his reign.

King Charles III's Coronation: Charles takes oath as King, Head of States attend ceremony

British prime minister Rishi Sunak makes an appearance- reading from the Epistle to the Colossians, from the New Testament during the coronation service of King Charles III.

King Charles III Coronation: UK PM Rishi Sunak reads the Epistle to the Colossians

King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla were welcomed at Westminster Abbey’s great west door by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, who will anoint and crown the monarch.

King Charles III Coronation: King and Queen reaches Westminster Abbey

<p>Ahead of King Charles' coronation&nbsp;on Saturday,&nbsp;the UK police arrested the head of the anti-monarchist campaign group Republic and other members who were leading a protest at Trafalgar Square.</p>

<p>The protestors wore "Not My King" t-shirts and planned a demonstration along the route of a procession for the coronation.</p>

<p>As per reports, six demonstrators were arrested including Republic group's chief executive Graham Smith.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They've arrested six of our organisers and seized hundreds of placards, they won't tell us why they've arrested them or where they're being held," a Republic activist told AFP.</p>

<p>Some bystanders shouted "free Graham Smith" but others enchanted slogans "God save the king" and waved UK flags.</p>

<p>Taking to its official Twitter account, the group posted some pictures of police officers taking details from them and also confirmed the arrests and seizure of placards saying, "Is this democracy?"</p>

<p>It captioned the Tweet as "so much for the right to peaceful protest," along with hashtags #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Smith had told reporters last week: "We certainly have no plans to disrupt the actual procession."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Waving placards and shouting would show in front of the world's press that we are not a country of loyalists, that there is a growing opposition", the Republic CEO said.</p>

<p>Kevin John, 57, a salesman from Devon who was among the protesters, said of the arrests, "It is disgusting and massively over the top."</p>

<p>"It is also hugely counterproductive by the police because all it has done is create a massive amount of publicity for us. It is completely crazy."</p>

<p>London police chief Mark Rowley, on Friday, had warned of a "very low tolerance for disruption" and that police would take action if protesters tried to "obstruct the enjoyment and celebration&nbsp;of people".</p>

<p>The anti-monarch group Republic wants an elected head of state and had earlier promised to protest during Charles and Camilla's procession between Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace.</p>

<h2><strong>UK coronation arrests 'incredibly alarming', says Human Rights Watch</strong></h2>

<p>Human Rights Watch slammed the arrest of protesters by UK police on Saturday and called it "incredibly alarming".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is something you would expect to see in Moscow, not London," the campaign group said, attacking the UK government for its "increasingly averse" stance on public demonstrations.</p>

<h2><strong>Charles III to be crowned king in first coronation since 1953</strong></h2>

<p>UK's first coronation in 70 years takes place on Saturday with Charles III being crowned as the king in a solemn Christian ceremony steeped in 1,000 years of history and tradition, but adapted to reflect 21st-century Britain.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday called the event "a moment of enormous national pride" and a "demonstration of our country's character".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's an opportunity for us to all look to the future and a spirit of service, hope and unity," he told Sky News.</p>

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Ahead of King Charles' coronation on Saturday, the UK police arrested the head of the anti-monarchist campaign group Republic and other members who were leading a protest at Trafalgar Square.

Ahead of King Charles' coronation on Saturday, the UK police arrested the head of the anti-monarchist campaign group Republic and other members who were leading a protest at Trafalgar Square. The protestors wore "Not My King" t-shirts and planned a demonstration along the route of a procession for the coronation. As per reports, six demonstrators were arrested including Republic group's chief executive Graham Smith. "They've arrested six of our organisers and seized hundreds of placards, they won't tell us why they've arrested them or where they're being held," a Republic activist told AFP. Some bystanders shouted "free Graham Smith" but others enchanted slogans "God save the king" and waved UK flags. Taking to its official Twitter account, the group posted some pictures of police officers taking details from them and also confirmed the arrests and seizure of placards saying, "Is this democracy?" It captioned the Tweet as "so much for the right to peaceful protest," along with hashtags #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy. So much for the right to peaceful protest #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy pic.twitter.com/mA81kmnNtD — Republic (@RepublicStaff) May 6, 2023 × Smith had told reporters last week: "We certainly have no plans to disrupt the actual procession." "Waving placards and shouting would show in front of the world's press that we are not a country of loyalists, that there is a growing opposition", the Republic CEO said. Kevin John, 57, a salesman from Devon who was among the protesters, said of the arrests, "It is disgusting and massively over the top." "It is also hugely counterproductive by the police because all it has done is create a massive amount of publicity for us. It is completely crazy." London police chief Mark Rowley, on Friday, had warned of a "very low tolerance for disruption" and that police would take action if protesters tried to "obstruct the enjoyment and celebration of people". The anti-monarch group Republic wants an elected head of state and had earlier promised to protest during Charles and Camilla's procession between Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. UK coronation arrests 'incredibly alarming', says Human Rights Watch Human Rights Watch slammed the arrest of protesters by UK police on Saturday and called it "incredibly alarming". "This is something you would expect to see in Moscow, not London," the campaign group said, attacking the UK government for its "increasingly averse" stance on public demonstrations. Charles III to be crowned king in first coronation since 1953 UK's first coronation in 70 years takes place on Saturday with Charles III being crowned as the king in a solemn Christian ceremony steeped in 1,000 years of history and tradition, but adapted to reflect 21st-century Britain. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday called the event "a moment of enormous national pride" and a "demonstration of our country's character". "It's an opportunity for us to all look to the future and a spirit of service, hope and unity," he told Sky News. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

UK police arrest anti-monarchy group leader ahead of King Charles' coronation

The King Charles' procession has set off from Buckingham Palace. Crowds of people have gathered, eager to catch a glimpse of the royal couple as they make their way to the coronation ceremony.

King Charles III Coronation:  King Charles procession begins from Buckingham Palace

Lavish ceremony for King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Charles will take the oath to uphold the law and the Church of England. Rohit Wellington gets you the ground report by Molly Gambhir.

King Charles III Coronation: Charles will be anointed by Archbishop of Canterbury

The seven-decade wait for King Charles ends as the coronation ceremony begins shortly. Rohit Wellington talks to Nicholas Nugent, Senior Journalist, to understand the significance of this historic moment.

King Charles III Coronation: King Charles will take oath to uphold law, Church of England

<p>The London Underground was plunged into chaos as passengers were forced to break windows in order to get off a train as it started to fill with smoke on Friday night.&nbsp;As commuters were left trapped inside carriages with blocked and unopenable doors, shocking footage from Clapham Common revealed chaos at the tube station, as per in exclusive Mirror report.</p>

<p>As others start breaking windows to try to get people outside during hat is believed to be a "fire alert," people can be heard screaming in terror.</p>

<p>The Mirror was informed that the trains were filled with smoke inside as the disturbing video showed several commuters&nbsp;attempting to pull the doors open but appearing to be trapped.</p>

<p>Workmen had to break the windows while an overhead sign advising visitors to leave the station is visible.</p>

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<p>Dozens of commuters scrambled outside after the windows were destroyed because they were afraid to stay inside.</p>

<p>The Mirror was informed by one of the terrified British passengers who was stranded inside the carriage that the carriages started to fill with smoke as the doors would not open.</p>

<p>According to Jake Sharp, who spoke to the Mirror, the only reason people were able to flee was because of the presence of workers on the station who were able to break windows with their tools.</p>

<p>They claimed that the atmosphere inside the carriages was "turning into hysteria" as they filled with smoke and the driver failed to provide any information, leaving the terrified crowds in the dark as they watched other passengers exit the train from the opposite platform and leave the station.</p>

<p>"There was a smell of smoke on the train. The train went down about five carriages into the tunnel and stopped, the train on the opposite side pulled in and people were running to get off the platform," sharp said.</p>

<p>Later, British Transport Police confirmed that a faulty train was probably to blame for the incident.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It tweeted: "We received a report of a faulty train at #ClaphamCommon shortly before 6pm this evening, and we are aware of a video showing passengers trying to leave the train.&nbsp;The issue is believed to have been caused by brake dust which can often be confused with burning."</p>

<p>There was no sign of a fire, according to the London Fire Brigade, who confirmed this to the Mirror.</p>

<p>A spokesperson said: "Firefighters were called to a report of smoke issuing from a train at Clapham Common Underground Station this evening (May 5).</p>

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The London Underground was plunged into chaos as passengers were forced to break windows in order to get off a train as it started to fill with smoke on Friday night.

The London Underground was plunged into chaos as passengers were forced to break windows in order to get off a train as it started to fill with smoke on Friday night. As commuters were left trapped inside carriages with blocked and unopenable doors, shocking footage from Clapham Common revealed chaos at the tube station, as per in exclusive Mirror report. As others start breaking windows to try to get people outside during hat is believed to be a "fire alert," people can be heard screaming in terror. The Mirror was informed that the trains were filled with smoke inside as the disturbing video showed several commuters attempting to pull the doors open but appearing to be trapped. Workmen had to break the windows while an overhead sign advising visitors to leave the station is visible. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Passengers in a #London Tube train experienced panic & had to break their way out of a carriage on Friday evening due to smoke filling up the compartment. The members of the public showed incredible responsiveness & managed to evacuate the people from the tube.#tfl pic.twitter.com/dM8vFuN0xb — Meru (@MeruBhaiya) May 6, 2023 × Dozens of commuters scrambled outside after the windows were destroyed because they were afraid to stay inside. The Mirror was informed by one of the terrified British passengers who was stranded inside the carriage that the carriages started to fill with smoke as the doors would not open. According to Jake Sharp, who spoke to the Mirror, the only reason people were able to flee was because of the presence of workers on the station who were able to break windows with their tools. They claimed that the atmosphere inside the carriages was "turning into hysteria" as they filled with smoke and the driver failed to provide any information, leaving the terrified crowds in the dark as they watched other passengers exit the train from the opposite platform and leave the station. "There was a smell of smoke on the train. The train went down about five carriages into the tunnel and stopped, the train on the opposite side pulled in and people were running to get off the platform," sharp said. Later, British Transport Police confirmed that a faulty train was probably to blame for the incident. It tweeted: "We received a report of a faulty train at #ClaphamCommon shortly before 6pm this evening, and we are aware of a video showing passengers trying to leave the train. The issue is believed to have been caused by brake dust which can often be confused with burning." There was no sign of a fire, according to the London Fire Brigade, who confirmed this to the Mirror. A spokesperson said: "Firefighters were called to a report of smoke issuing from a train at Clapham Common Underground Station this evening (May 5). WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The countdown to the coronation has begun. On May 6, King Charles III will be crowned at Westminster Abbey where 39 of his predecessors were coronated, and 17 monarchs have been laid to rest. Here's what you can expect tomorrow.

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