Despite the rainy day, London was alive with royal celebration on 6 May, as King Charles and Queen Camilla were officially crowned in a long-awaited coronation ceremony.
Crowds gathered early in the morning to greet to the monarch and his wife on their way to Westminster Abbey for the lavish ceremony. However, protesters also took to the streets in anti-monarchy demonstrations, with some arrests made throughout the day.
The ceremony at Westminster Abbey lasted around two hours. It was followed by an appearance on the royal balcony at Buckingham Palace and a flyover by the Red Arrows.
Here are some of the best pictures from the historic day.
13. Newly crowned King and Queen leave Westminster Abbey and begin coronation procession towards Buckingham Palace
Following the end of the coronation ceremony, the King and Queen re-entered the royal carriage and made their way along the procession route to Buckingham Palace, following by the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children in a separate carriage. The route itself passed through London landmarks and crowds gathered on the Mall, including anti-monarchy protesters. (Credit: Getty Images) | Getty Images
14. King and Queen wave at well-wishers from Buckingham Palace balcony
Following the procession through London, the King and Queen greeted crowds on the royal balcony at Buckingham Palace. They were joined by members of the royal family ahead of the Red Arrows flyover. (Credit: PA) | Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire
15. Red Arrows flyover wows crowds at Buckingham Palace
Crowds made their way down the Mall and towards Buckingham Palace, to greet to the new King and Queen at the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Shortly after the royal arrival on the balcony, a traditional Red Arrow flyover - which had been scaled back due to weather - brightened the rainy skies over London. (Credit: Getty Images) | Getty Images