Now seems like a good time to reflect on the day's moments so
far and to look back on a historic occasion full of pomp and ceremony.
King Charles and Queen Camilla were crowned around midday during
a service in Westminster Abbey attended by more than 2,200 people from 203
countries.
The King donned the magnificent St Edward's Crown for the first
and last time, before the Coronation Procession made its way towards Buckingham
Palace.
Thousands of people then erupted in cheers as the Royal Family
waved from the palace balcony, and then ended their official engagements for
the day.
There's still lots more to come over the long weekend, including
nationwide street parties and a concert tomorrow, as well as a day of
volunteering on Monday.
I along with my colleagues Alex Therrien, Jamie Whitehead, Alice
Cuddy and Ece Goksedef will be bringing you updates and analysis for the rest
of the evening as our colleagues take a well-deserved breather after a busy
day, so stay with us.
In Pictures: The moments you might have missed
We've been bringing you pictures from all the key events of today's Coronation, from King Charles's crowning moment to the royal wave at Buckingham Palace.
But there's been plenty of light-hearted moments from throughout the day away from the history being made.
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Did somebody say...cheese? Singer Katy Perry was approached for several selfies after the service in Westminster AbbeyImage caption: Did somebody say...cheese? Singer Katy Perry was approached for several selfies after the service in Westminster Abbey
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The balcony moment from a different perspectiveImage caption: The balcony moment from a different perspective
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It wasn't just people gathered in their droves near The Mall - these Pomeranians Peanut and Coco also celebrated the royal occasion from Hyde ParkImage caption: It wasn't just people gathered in their droves near The Mall - these Pomeranians Peanut and Coco also celebrated the royal occasion from Hyde Park
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Meanwhile, anti-monarchy protesters also took to the streets of LondonImage caption: Meanwhile, anti-monarchy protesters also took to the streets of London
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Prince Louis stole the show at numerous times today, including with a yawn as he entered the abbeyImage caption: Prince Louis stole the show at numerous times today, including with a yawn as he entered the abbey
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Prince George, meanwhile, had a busier day than his younger brother while performing as one of the pages of honourImage caption: Prince George, meanwhile, had a busier day than his younger brother while performing as one of the pages of honour
How world reacted to King Charles being crowned
James Landale
Diplomatic correspondent
The Coronation was nothing if not international.
About half of all the world’s leaders were there - 90 heads of state in all, as well as 14 prime ministers from countries where the King is still their monarch.
Servicemen and women from 33 Commonwealth countries took part in the procession. Kings and queens from Europe and beyond were in the congregation. Many in the crowds were visiting from overseas.
And it all made headlines abroad, especially in the US.
But interest was not universal. In some of the King’s realms, such as Belize and Jamaica, the coronation has prompted fresh debate about them becoming republics.
Australia’s Prime Minister Antony Albanese may have attended the Coronation but he is a lifelong republican and some people in Sydney today appeared underwhelmed by the day’s events.
On the Pacific island of Tanna, in Vanuatu, however, thousands gathered to dance and feast in celebration of the King’s big day. But then they still believe his late father was a god.
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Villagers from Iaohnanen and Yakel on Vanuatu's Tanna island pose with a portrait of King CharlesImage caption: Villagers from Iaohnanen and Yakel on Vanuatu's Tanna island pose with a portrait of King Charles
'It doesn't happen every day'
Yolande Knell
BBC Middle East correspondent
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Brother Mark, Brother Alejandro, Paola Handal and Brother JeanImage caption: Brother Mark, Brother Alejandro, Paola Handal and Brother Jean
The Palestinian connection to the Coronation comes through the
Chrism oil used to anoint King Charles. It was created with
Palestinian olive oil and consecrated at Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre
Church.
At Bethlehem University, a Catholic institution, staff watched
events unfold on TV together.
“My interest is just that it’s unusual, it doesn’t happen every
day,” explains Brother Jean Manuel from Jerusalem. “I like the ceremony and the
pomp,” adds Brother Alejandro Cerna, a Mexican. “I’ve always liked
history and anything related to royalty, kings and castles.”
Paola Handal, who has Canadian nationality, confesses to “an
utter fascination with anything royal,” even planning her own coronation
cocktail using orange blossom – a local flavour used to perfume the Chrism
oil.
By contrast, Australian, Brother Mark McKeon, felt detached.
“The monarchy in the UK has no impact on my life,” he says. “I think in
Australia, we should have our own head of state.”
London police criticised over protester arrests
Police in London have faced criticism from rights groups and protesters over arrests of anti-monarchy demonstrators ahead of the Coronation.
Police have confirmed multiple arrests, saying people were being held on suspicion of breaching the peace, conspiracy to cause public nuisance and possessing articles to cause criminal damage.
Human Rights Watch described it as "something you would expect to see in Moscow, not London", while another human rights group, Liberty, said the arrests set a dangerous precedent for the UK as a democratic nation.
One demonstrator, Ken Ritchie, described the arrests as "outrageous".
"I just feel that they have scored an own goal here. Our protest is going to be much more visible because they attempt to actually clamp down on what are our rights to actually protest," he said.
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Video caption: Anti-monarchy protesters in London shout 'not my King'Anti-monarchy protesters in London shout 'not my King'
Major coverage all morning in US
Kayla Epstein
Reporting from New York
The Coronation has led the websites and network broadcasts of all the major US media organisations this morning.
The New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal’s homepages were dominated by coverage, and primary broadcast networks carried the entire ceremony live.
Americans, of course, will have woken up early to follow the pageantry, which was just getting under way as the sun rose over the east coast.
WATCH: Katy Perry struggles to find her seat
One of the day's "unscripted moments" saw singer Katy Perry looking for where to sit during the service.
Video content
Video caption: Watch Katy Perry struggle to find her seatWatch Katy Perry struggle to find her seat
In Castlederg, in the west of Northern Ireland they’ve been telling me “we may be long way from London but we’re as British as Finchley!”
For strongly unionist areas celebrating royal occasions are a big tradition, Castlederg kicked off with a “King's breakfast” and will be finishing with fireworks later.
Of course there’s lots of places in Northern Ireland where you won’t see a glimpse of red white and blue.
Irish nationalist areas don’t view the royal family as their monarchy.
'We just ran': Royal fans secure prime position for balcony moment
Aoife Walsh
Outside Buckingham Palace
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Cheryl, Joanne and Ryan travelled to London from Kent for the CoronationImage caption: Cheryl, Joanne and Ryan travelled to London from Kent for the Coronation
Here's more from people gathered around Buckingham Palace for the moment that King Charles and Queen Camilla appeared on the balcony.
Cheryl Kingbrooks, Joanne Gerrard and her son Ryan travelled from Kent at 04:00 BST (03:00 GMT) this morning, before spending the day camped out on The Mall.
The moment the barriers were lifted they flocked towards the palace to secure a prime spot in front of the balcony.
Ryan says he was brought to tears when the King appeared.
“We were right at the back of The Mall, and then as soon as the gates opened, we just ran down and we didn't realise we'd get that far forward. But we did and it was absolutely amazing,” Ryan says.
“We never thought we’d get right to the front," Cheryl adds.
'The most amazing, spine-tingling moment'
Aoife Walsh
Outside Buckingham Palace
I've been speaking to people around Buckingham Palace after the historic balcony moment..
Janice Quest and her daughter Sarah Bradley, from Plymouth, had been waiting on The Mall since the crack of dawn in the hopes of getting to see King Charles on the balcony.
“We waited all day on the mile, and then they let us through to see the balcony moment,” Sarah says.
“Oh my goodness. It was just phenomenal. Just the most amazing, spine-tingling, incredible moment."
“It was absolutely amazing. Don't care about being wet. It's great," Janice adds.
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Analysis
No place on the balcony for Prince Harry
Sean Coughlan
Royal correspondent
The Buckingham Palace balcony moment is an important
showcase for the Royal Family to frame their own message. It's a shop window
for how they want to be seen - and it will be one of the most iconic images of
the Coronation.
For this appearance we saw the King and Queen with the
"working royals" and their children, projecting a picture of those
royals who carry out official duties on behalf of the monarch.
That included such senior royals as Princess Anne, Prince
William and Catherine and Prince Edward and Sophie. These will be the royals
who will be the focus of King Charles's reign.
And by definition, that meant there was no place for the
non-working royals, such as Prince Harry and Prince Andrew.
There was to be no public reunion with Prince Harry and
the rest of the Royal Family.
Already, only a couple of hours after the ceremony,
Prince Harry could be on his way back to the US, for his son's fourth birthday.
Today has been a pointless pageant, say Our Republic protesters
Morag Kinniburgh
Reporting from Edinburgh
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Stephanie Melnick (26) joins hundreds of people for the "Our Republic" protest against the monarchyImage caption: Stephanie Melnick (26) joins hundreds of people for the "Our Republic" protest against the monarchy
Several hundred people have gathered at the
National Monument on Edinburgh’s Calton Hill to protest against the monarchy.
The group, Our Republic, is calling for a democratically elected and accountable head of
state to replace the King.
Speakers at the rally have criticised how much
public money has been wasted on today’s “pointless pageant” in London when so
many people are struggling to cope with rising costs.
Tommy Sheppard MP, addressing the crowd, says “it’s ridiculous” peaceful protesters were arrested in London this morning. He argues demonstrators were being treated the same way as dissidents in Russia.
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Tommy Sheppard MP addresses a rally in EdinburghImage caption: Tommy Sheppard MP addresses a rally in Edinburgh
Get involved
Are you having a street party tomorrow as part of the Big Lunch? Or volunteering on Monday under the nationwide Big Help Out initiative on Monday?
Send us the pictures and we may feature them on our live pages. Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk
Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also get in touch in the following ways:
In some cases a selection of your comments and questions will be published, displaying your name and location as you provide it unless you state otherwise. Your contact details will never be published.
WATCH: Royal flypast
Here's another chance to observe the scaled-back military flypast that was put on for the King and Queen as they appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
Video content
Video caption: Flypast follows Royal balcony waveFlypast follows Royal balcony wave
What's happening next over the weekend?
Marita Moloney
Live reporter
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Phew, what a few hours it's been so far on this historic Coronation day.
It's been a frenetic pace - from the moment crowds descended on central London from early morning, to the Coronation service and then to the royal wave at Buckingham Palace.
Despite the crowning moment being behind us, there's still plenty planned over the long weekend:
Tomorrow, we’re encouraged to banquet with our neighbours during nationwide street parties as part of the Big Lunch initiative
That evening, the King and Queen will attend the BBC-produced Coronation Concert in the grounds of Windsor Castle, which will also be graced by musical royalty in the shape of Lionel Richie and others
Meanwhile, Lighting Up the Nation will see locations across the UK illuminated
Bank holiday Monday will be more than just a day off work or school for many people, with the public encouraged to take part in local volunteering through the Big Help Out
Full highlights available on iPlayer
It's been a day full of grandeur, spectacle and historic moments.
And you can now watch full highlights of the Coronation now - on BBC iPlayer here.
Penny Mordaunt is standout star for social media users
Katharine Sharpe
BBC News
One of the standout moments of the Coronation for the social media audience was the ceremonial role for Penny Mordaunt, the Conservative MP and leader of the House of Commons.
Her name is still trending on Twitter - with people impressed by both the length of time she had to wield the Sword of State as part of its presentation to King Charles, as well as her choice of outfit.
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Video caption: Penny Mordaunt carries sword ahead of King CharlesPenny Mordaunt carries sword ahead of King Charles
WATCH: Balcony appearance from King and Queen
Let's revisit one of the most memorable moments of the day - when the King and Queen appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony, accompanied by other senior royals.
Video content
Video caption: King and Queen wave from Buckingham Palace balconyKing and Queen wave from Buckingham Palace balcony
National Anthem ahead of Premier League matches
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A handful of Premier League fixtures have just kicked-off across England.
But, before matches in Manchester, London, Wolverhampton and Bournemouth, fans, players and staff were invited to sing the national anthem.
At the Etihad Stadium players from Manchester City and Leeds United joined match officials around the centre circle of the pitch to observe the National Anthem.
Prince Harry not invited to balcony moment
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Prince Harry was seen getting in a car after the Coronation service in Westminster AbbeyImage caption: Prince Harry was seen getting in a car after the Coronation service in Westminster Abbey
Prince Harry was not invited to join his family on the Buckingham Palace balcony, the BBC understands.
The Duke of Sussex, who attended the service in Westminster Abbey earlier, is understood to be on his way to Heathrow Airport.
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All times stated are UK
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A historic day
Marita Moloney
Live reporter
Now seems like a good time to reflect on the day's moments so far and to look back on a historic occasion full of pomp and ceremony.
King Charles and Queen Camilla were crowned around midday during a service in Westminster Abbey attended by more than 2,200 people from 203 countries.
The King donned the magnificent St Edward's Crown for the first and last time, before the Coronation Procession made its way towards Buckingham Palace.
Thousands of people then erupted in cheers as the Royal Family waved from the palace balcony, and then ended their official engagements for the day.
There's still lots more to come over the long weekend, including nationwide street parties and a concert tomorrow, as well as a day of volunteering on Monday.
I along with my colleagues Alex Therrien, Jamie Whitehead, Alice Cuddy and Ece Goksedef will be bringing you updates and analysis for the rest of the evening as our colleagues take a well-deserved breather after a busy day, so stay with us.
In Pictures: The moments you might have missed
We've been bringing you pictures from all the key events of today's Coronation, from King Charles's crowning moment to the royal wave at Buckingham Palace.
But there's been plenty of light-hearted moments from throughout the day away from the history being made.
How world reacted to King Charles being crowned
James Landale
Diplomatic correspondent
The Coronation was nothing if not international.
About half of all the world’s leaders were there - 90 heads of state in all, as well as 14 prime ministers from countries where the King is still their monarch.
Servicemen and women from 33 Commonwealth countries took part in the procession. Kings and queens from Europe and beyond were in the congregation. Many in the crowds were visiting from overseas.
And it all made headlines abroad, especially in the US.
But interest was not universal. In some of the King’s realms, such as Belize and Jamaica, the coronation has prompted fresh debate about them becoming republics.
Australia’s Prime Minister Antony Albanese may have attended the Coronation but he is a lifelong republican and some people in Sydney today appeared underwhelmed by the day’s events.
On the Pacific island of Tanna, in Vanuatu, however, thousands gathered to dance and feast in celebration of the King’s big day. But then they still believe his late father was a god.
'It doesn't happen every day'
Yolande Knell
BBC Middle East correspondent
The Palestinian connection to the Coronation comes through the Chrism oil used to anoint King Charles. It was created with Palestinian olive oil and consecrated at Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre Church.
At Bethlehem University, a Catholic institution, staff watched events unfold on TV together.
“My interest is just that it’s unusual, it doesn’t happen every day,” explains Brother Jean Manuel from Jerusalem. “I like the ceremony and the pomp,” adds Brother Alejandro Cerna, a Mexican. “I’ve always liked history and anything related to royalty, kings and castles.”
Paola Handal, who has Canadian nationality, confesses to “an utter fascination with anything royal,” even planning her own coronation cocktail using orange blossom – a local flavour used to perfume the Chrism oil.
By contrast, Australian, Brother Mark McKeon, felt detached. “The monarchy in the UK has no impact on my life,” he says. “I think in Australia, we should have our own head of state.”
London police criticised over protester arrests
Police in London have faced criticism from rights groups and protesters over arrests of anti-monarchy demonstrators ahead of the Coronation.
Police have confirmed multiple arrests, saying people were being held on suspicion of breaching the peace, conspiracy to cause public nuisance and possessing articles to cause criminal damage.
Human Rights Watch described it as "something you would expect to see in Moscow, not London", while another human rights group, Liberty, said the arrests set a dangerous precedent for the UK as a democratic nation.
One demonstrator, Ken Ritchie, described the arrests as "outrageous".
"I just feel that they have scored an own goal here. Our protest is going to be much more visible because they attempt to actually clamp down on what are our rights to actually protest," he said.
Video content
Major coverage all morning in US
Kayla Epstein
Reporting from New York
The Coronation has led the websites and network broadcasts of all the major US media organisations this morning.
The New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal’s homepages were dominated by coverage, and primary broadcast networks carried the entire ceremony live.
Americans, of course, will have woken up early to follow the pageantry, which was just getting under way as the sun rose over the east coast.
WATCH: Katy Perry struggles to find her seat
One of the day's "unscripted moments" saw singer Katy Perry looking for where to sit during the service.
Video content
She has since tweeted to say she found it.
'We're as British as Finchley'
Emma Vardy
Ireland correspondent
In Castlederg, in the west of Northern Ireland they’ve been telling me “we may be long way from London but we’re as British as Finchley!”
For strongly unionist areas celebrating royal occasions are a big tradition, Castlederg kicked off with a “King's breakfast” and will be finishing with fireworks later.
Of course there’s lots of places in Northern Ireland where you won’t see a glimpse of red white and blue.
Irish nationalist areas don’t view the royal family as their monarchy.
'We just ran': Royal fans secure prime position for balcony moment
Aoife Walsh
Outside Buckingham Palace
Here's more from people gathered around Buckingham Palace for the moment that King Charles and Queen Camilla appeared on the balcony.
Cheryl Kingbrooks, Joanne Gerrard and her son Ryan travelled from Kent at 04:00 BST (03:00 GMT) this morning, before spending the day camped out on The Mall.
The moment the barriers were lifted they flocked towards the palace to secure a prime spot in front of the balcony.
Ryan says he was brought to tears when the King appeared.
“We were right at the back of The Mall, and then as soon as the gates opened, we just ran down and we didn't realise we'd get that far forward. But we did and it was absolutely amazing,” Ryan says.
“We never thought we’d get right to the front," Cheryl adds.
'The most amazing, spine-tingling moment'
Aoife Walsh
Outside Buckingham Palace
I've been speaking to people around Buckingham Palace after the historic balcony moment..
Janice Quest and her daughter Sarah Bradley, from Plymouth, had been waiting on The Mall since the crack of dawn in the hopes of getting to see King Charles on the balcony.
“We waited all day on the mile, and then they let us through to see the balcony moment,” Sarah says.
“Oh my goodness. It was just phenomenal. Just the most amazing, spine-tingling, incredible moment."
“It was absolutely amazing. Don't care about being wet. It's great," Janice adds.
No place on the balcony for Prince Harry
Sean Coughlan
Royal correspondent
The Buckingham Palace balcony moment is an important showcase for the Royal Family to frame their own message. It's a shop window for how they want to be seen - and it will be one of the most iconic images of the Coronation.
For this appearance we saw the King and Queen with the "working royals" and their children, projecting a picture of those royals who carry out official duties on behalf of the monarch.
That included such senior royals as Princess Anne, Prince William and Catherine and Prince Edward and Sophie. These will be the royals who will be the focus of King Charles's reign.
And by definition, that meant there was no place for the non-working royals, such as Prince Harry and Prince Andrew.
There was to be no public reunion with Prince Harry and the rest of the Royal Family.
Already, only a couple of hours after the ceremony, Prince Harry could be on his way back to the US, for his son's fourth birthday.
Today has been a pointless pageant, say Our Republic protesters
Morag Kinniburgh
Reporting from Edinburgh
Several hundred people have gathered at the National Monument on Edinburgh’s Calton Hill to protest against the monarchy.
The group, Our Republic, is calling for a democratically elected and accountable head of state to replace the King.
Speakers at the rally have criticised how much public money has been wasted on today’s “pointless pageant” in London when so many people are struggling to cope with rising costs.
Tommy Sheppard MP, addressing the crowd, says “it’s ridiculous” peaceful protesters were arrested in London this morning. He argues demonstrators were being treated the same way as dissidents in Russia.
Get involved
Are you having a street party tomorrow as part of the Big Lunch? Or volunteering on Monday under the nationwide Big Help Out initiative on Monday?
Send us the pictures and we may feature them on our live pages. Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk
Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also get in touch in the following ways:
In some cases a selection of your comments and questions will be published, displaying your name and location as you provide it unless you state otherwise. Your contact details will never be published.
WATCH: Royal flypast
Here's another chance to observe the scaled-back military flypast that was put on for the King and Queen as they appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
Video content
What's happening next over the weekend?
Marita Moloney
Live reporter
Phew, what a few hours it's been so far on this historic Coronation day.
It's been a frenetic pace - from the moment crowds descended on central London from early morning, to the Coronation service and then to the royal wave at Buckingham Palace.
Despite the crowning moment being behind us, there's still plenty planned over the long weekend:
Full highlights available on iPlayer
It's been a day full of grandeur, spectacle and historic moments.
And you can now watch full highlights of the Coronation now - on BBC iPlayer here.
Penny Mordaunt is standout star for social media users
Katharine Sharpe
BBC News
One of the standout moments of the Coronation for the social media audience was the ceremonial role for Penny Mordaunt, the Conservative MP and leader of the House of Commons.
Her name is still trending on Twitter - with people impressed by both the length of time she had to wield the Sword of State as part of its presentation to King Charles, as well as her choice of outfit.
Video content
WATCH: Balcony appearance from King and Queen
Let's revisit one of the most memorable moments of the day - when the King and Queen appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony, accompanied by other senior royals.
Video content
National Anthem ahead of Premier League matches
A handful of Premier League fixtures have just kicked-off across England.
But, before matches in Manchester, London, Wolverhampton and Bournemouth, fans, players and staff were invited to sing the national anthem.
At the Etihad Stadium players from Manchester City and Leeds United joined match officials around the centre circle of the pitch to observe the National Anthem.
Prince Harry not invited to balcony moment
Prince Harry was not invited to join his family on the Buckingham Palace balcony, the BBC understands.
The Duke of Sussex, who attended the service in Westminster Abbey earlier, is understood to be on his way to Heathrow Airport.