How King Charles III's Coronation Ceremony Will Differ From His Mother Queen Elizabeth II's in 1953

No ordinary in-laws! Princess Kate joined the royal family in April 2011 after her wedding to King Charles III’s eldest son, Prince William.

The monarchy continues! King Charles III posed alongside his direct heirs, Prince William and Prince George, in an all-new portrait from the royal coronation.

‘Cause Katy [Perry], you’re a firework! The singer was a must-see as she performed during King Charles III’s coronation concert on Sunday, May 7.   

Enjoying the outdoors. One day after skipping King Charles III‘s coronation, Meghan Markle was spotted on a hike with friends in California.

Saved at the last minute! Katy Perry nearly suffered an embarrassing moment at King Charles III’s coronation when she almost tripped on the pavement.

A modern monarch. King Charles III broke tradition with his coronation outfit on Saturday, May 6. 

A notable absence. Prince Harry didn’t appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace with his family after King Charles III’s coronation.

coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's memory were felt throughout, with several nods made to both late royals. When it came to Elizabeth, who died in September, there were several nods made by her son and his second wife, largely in the outfits they wore during Saturday's ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London, England. When it came to the king, his Stole Royal was inspired by one worn by his mother during her coronation in 1953 and featured a series of roundels that included the four emblems of the United Kingdom. Camilla's outfit featured several more notable nods to Elizabeth, with the new queen wearing her late mother-in-law's historic «coronation necklace.» First commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1853, it was also worn by Elizabeth during her crowning ceremony in 1953. Additionally, Camilla's «Robe of State,» which was worn upon her arrival at Westminster Abbey, was originally made for Elizabeth in 1953. Her «Robe of Estate,» meanwhile, was embroidered with 24 plants, including the Lily of the Valley, which was the late queen's favorite flower. During the ceremony, Camilla was crowned with Queen Mary's Crown, which was made for the 1911 coronation of Queen Mary, the consort of King George V.

All hail the queen. Several members of the royal family paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II through touching style statements at King Charles III’s coronation.

Catching up. Prince Harry and Princess Anne chatted while in attendance at King Charles III‘s coronation in London on Saturday, May 6.

Queen Elizabeth II's ceremony occurred on June 2, 1953, while her son, King Charles III, had the crown bestowed upon him on Saturday in a ceremony that also formalized his role as the head of the Church of England and marked the transfer of his title and powers.  Queen Elizabeth was only 27 years old when her big day finally came calling, though she had to wait 15 months between her ascension to the throne and her coronation. Meanwhile, Charles was 74 on his coronation day, but he only had to wait two days shy of eight months from when he ascended the throne to his coronation day.

King Charles's coronation, including foreign royals, world leaders and more. Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco were among the first royals to confirm their attendance for the historic occasion in London. The couple will be joined by a number of royals from households from around the world, including King Carl XVI Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, and King Felipe and Queen Letizia.

A truly A-list event. Celebrities including Lionel Richie and Jill Biden attended King Charles III‘s coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday, May 6.

We already have so many amazing photos from inside King Charles’ Coronation and the event is only halfway over at the time of this posting!

Scots and tourists alike have turned out in droves in Edinburgh to see King Charles III crowned. The capital was caked in a fog that refused to ease on Saturday morning.

Queen Elizabeth II's ceremony occurred on June 2, 1953, while her son, King Charles III, will have the crown bestowed upon him on Saturday, May 6, in a ceremony that also formalizes his role as the head of the Church of England and marks the transfer of his title and powers.  Queen Elizabeth was only 27 years old when her big day finally came calling, though she had to wait 15 months between her ascension to the throne and her coronation. Meanwhile, Charles will be 74 on his coronation day, but he only had to wait two days shy of eight months from when he ascended the throne to his coronation day.

Timeless lady! Princess Kate arrived at King Charles III’s coronation in a regal outfit fit for a royal.

Playing his part. Prince George looked all grown up as he participated in the coronation of grandfather King Charles III on Saturday, May 6.

King Charles III's coronation, formalizing his role as the head of the Church of England, marks the transfer of his title and powers and the official moment he is crowned king.King Charles will be crowned with the St Edward's Crown from the 17th century, which weighs nearly five pounds, has a solid gold frame and 444 stones.Meanwhile, his wife, Camilla Parker Bowles, will be anointed and crowned as queen. Camilla will be the first divorcee to be crowned, and the coronation invitation that was released in April made headlines when it referred to her as Queen Camilla for the first time.

King Charles III's coronation, formalizing his role as the head of the Church of England, marks the transfer of his title and powers and the official moment he is crowned king.King Charles will be crowned with the St Edward's Crown from the 17th century, which weighs nearly five pounds, has a solid gold frame and 444 stones.Meanwhile, his wife, Camilla Parker Bowles, will be anointed and crowned as queen. Camilla will be the first divorcee to be crowned, and the coronation invitation that was released in April made headlines when it referred to her as Queen Camilla for the first time.