Photos: King Charles III crowned during coronation in London

LONDON (AP) — A horse-drawn golden carriage. The sound of choristers and trumpeters filling Westminster Abbey. Hundreds of Coldstream Guards throwing their bearskin hats into the air and shouting “hip, hip hooray!” Pop stars, young and old. Not one, but several crowns. And of course, persistent rain.

The very British coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla went ahead Saturday seemingly without a hitch.

Around 2,000 guests attended the service and many thousands more well-wishers lined the route from the abbey to Buckingham Palace to celebrate the occasion. Some had camped for days in the volatile spring weather to secure a spot along the Mall that would guarantee a view of Charles and Camilla riding in the fairy-tale coach, wearing their crowns.

The largest British military procession in 70 years accompanied them back to the palace. Shortly thereafter, Charles and Camilla appeared on the balcony with other senior members of the royal family to wave to the adoring crowds assembled below as an aerobatic team of jets roared overhead.

Amid one of the biggest security operations Britain has ever seen, several dozen anti-monarchy and environmental protesters were arrested.

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People watch jets fly past as Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave to the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation ceremony in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (AP Photo/ Andreea Alexandru ) — People watch jets fly past as Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave to the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation ceremony in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (AP Photo/ Andreea Alexandru )

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave to the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation ceremony in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein) — Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave to the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation ceremony in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

People react as as they witness the procession of the coronation of Britain's King Charles III in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali) — People react as they witness the procession of the coronation of Britain’s King Charles III in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Crowds are on the way to Buckingham Palace after the coronation ceremony for Britain's King Charles III in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda) — Crowds are on the way to Buckingham Palace after the coronation ceremony for Britain’s King Charles III in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

Sophie Duchess of Edinburgh, from left, Princess Charlotte, Kate Princess of Wales, Prince Louis, Prince William and Prince George, right, greet the crowd from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace watch the Royal Air Force Red Arrows fly over after their coronation ceremony, in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) — Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace watch the Royal Air Force Red Arrows fly over after their coronation ceremony, in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

King Charles III sits as he receives The St Edward's Crown during the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Jonathan Brady/Pool Photo via AP) — King Charles III sits as he receives The St Edward’s Crown during the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Jonathan Brady/Pool Photo via AP)

Britain's Prince William touches St Edward's Crown on King Charles III's head during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey, London, Saturday May 6, 2023. (Yui Mok, Pool via AP) — Britain’s Prince William touches St Edward’s Crown on King Charles III’s head during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey, London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Yui Mok, Pool via AP)

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III receives The St Edward's Crown during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Andrew Matthews - WPA Pool/Getty Images) — LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 06: King Charles III receives The St Edward’s Crown during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023, in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Andrew Matthews – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

King Charles III, wearing the Imperial State Crown, followed by Queen Camilla, leaves Westminster Abbey in central London following his coronation ceremony, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Ben Birchall/Pool via AP)

Britain's Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales leave after the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Andy Stenning/Pool photo via AP) — Britain’s Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales leave after the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Andy Stenning/Pool photo via AP)

A woman paints her face with Union Jack colors and waits with others to witness the procession of the coronation of Britain's King Charles III in London Saturday, May 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali) — A woman paints her face with Union Jack colors and waits with others to witness the procession of the coronation of Britain’s King Charles III in London Saturday, May 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Prince Andrew leave Westminster Abbey following the coronation ceremony of Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla, in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Toby Melville, Pool via AP) — Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Prince Andrew leave Westminster Abbey following the coronation ceremony of Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla, in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Toby Melville, Pool via AP)

The Coronation Procession travels along The Mall following the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in central London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Gareth Fuller/Pool Photo via AP)

Soldiers march in a procession after the coronation ceremony of Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (AP Photo/David Cliff) — Soldiers march in a procession after the coronation ceremony of Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (AP Photo/David Cliff)

US First Lady Jill Biden arrives at Westminster Abbey prior to the coronation ceremony of Britain's King Charles III in London Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Jacob King/PA via AP) — US First Lady Jill Biden arrives at Westminster Abbey prior to the coronation ceremony of Britain’s King Charles III in London Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Jacob King/PA via AP)

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla travel in the Gold State Coach, back to Buckingham Palace from Westminster Abbey after the coronation in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) — Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla travel in the Gold State Coach, back to Buckingham Palace from Westminster Abbey after the coronation in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP)

Katy Perry at Westminster Abbey during the coronation of King Charles III in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Gareth Cattermole/Pool Photo via AP)

People use their mobile phones as Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla ride in the Gold State Coach, returning from the coronation ceremony, in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru) — People use their mobile phones as Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla ride in the Gold State Coach, returning from the coronation ceremony, in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla greet the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation ceremony in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein) — Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla greet the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation ceremony in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their coronation, in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Chris Jackson/Getty via AP) — Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their coronation, in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Chris Jackson/Getty via AP)

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