The King has been crowned the nation's monarch and prayed to be a "blessing" to people of "every faith and conviction".


Charles became the 40th reigning sovereign to be crowned at Westminster Abbey, the nation's coronation church since 1066, as Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby placed St Edward's Crown on his head.
The historic moment, watched around the globe, was a fulfilment of the King's destiny, but followed the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, last September after a 70-year reign.
In a touching moment, the Prince of Wales pledged himself to his father the King, kissing him on the cheek and touching St Edward's Crown.
Here are some of the key moments of the historic day:

 

The Herald: King Charles III receives a royal salute from members of the military in the gardens of Buckingham PalaceKing Charles III receives a royal salute from members of the military in the gardens of Buckingham Palace (Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

The Herald: King Charles III receives The St Edward's Crown during his coronation ceremony in Westminster AbbeyKing Charles III receives The St Edward's Crown during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey (Image: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)

 

The Herald: Queen Camilla is crowned with Queen Mary's Crown Queen Camilla is crowned with Queen Mary's Crown (Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire)

 

The Herald: King Charles III wearing the St Edward's Crown and Queen Camilla wearing the Queen Mary's Crown King Charles III wearing the St Edward's Crown and Queen Camilla wearing the Queen Mary's Crown (Image: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)

 

The Herald: The Prince of Wales kisses his father King Charles III after the crowningThe Prince of Wales kisses his father King Charles III after the crowning (Image: Yui Mok/PA Wire)

 

The Herald: Prince George (2nd from left) with his fellow pageboys Prince George (2nd from left) with his fellow pageboys (Image: Yui Mok/PA Wire)

 

The Herald: (left to right 1st row) The Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte, the Princess of Wales, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Duchess of Edinburgh(left to right 1st row) The Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte, the Princess of Wales, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Duchess of Edinburgh (Image: Yui Mok/PA Wire)

 

The Herald: Members of the media, assembled at Westminster AbbeyMembers of the media, assembled at Westminster Abbey (Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

 

The Herald: Order of service booklets for the coronationOrder of service booklets for the coronation (Image: Phil Noble/PA Wire)

 

The Herald: Crowds in the grandstand opposite Buckingham Palace ahead of the coronationCrowds in the grandstand opposite Buckingham Palace ahead of the coronation (Image: Niall Carson/PA Wire)

 

The Herald: Anti-monarchy protesters in Trafalgar Square make their feelings knownAnti-monarchy protesters in Trafalgar Square make their feelings known (Image: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)

 

The Herald: The First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, arrives at Westminster AbbeyThe First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, arrives at Westminster Abbey (Image: Jacob King/PA Wire)

 

The Herald: Pop star Katy Perry was among the celebrities attending the coronation ceremony Pop star Katy Perry was among the celebrities attending the coronation ceremony (Image: Gareth Cattermole/PA Wire)

 

The Herald: Dame Joanna Lumley poses for a photograph as she arrives ahead of the coronation Dame Joanna Lumley poses for a photograph as she arrives ahead of the coronation (Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

 

The Herald: LibDem leader Sir Ed Davey, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber at the coronationLibDem leader Sir Ed Davey, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber at the coronation (Image: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)

 

The Herald: Lionel Richie (centre) arrives ahead of the coronation ceremonyLionel Richie (centre) arrives ahead of the coronation ceremony (Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

 

The Herald: Rock singer Nick Cave in his seat at the abbeyRock singer Nick Cave in his seat at the abbey (Image: Gareth Cattermole/PA Wire)

 

 

The Herald: Scotland's First Minister, Humza Yousaf, and his wife Nadia El-Nakla, arriving at the abbeyScotland's First Minister, Humza Yousaf, and his wife Nadia El-Nakla, arriving at the abbey (Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

 

The Herald: King Charles III and Queen Camilla are carried in the Gold State Coach, pulled by eight Windsor Greys, in the Coronation Procession as they return to Buckingham PalaceKing Charles III and Queen Camilla are carried in the Gold State Coach, pulled by eight Windsor Greys, in the Coronation Procession as they return to Buckingham Palace (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

 

The Herald: King Charles III, wearing the Imperial State Crown, leaves Westminster Abbey King Charles III, wearing the Imperial State Crown, leaves Westminster Abbey (Image: Joe Giddens/PA Wire)