King Charles III coronation recap: The biggest moments

Charles’ coronation was the first in the U.K. in 70 years.

Last Updated: May 8, 2023, 1:42 PM EDT

King Charles III had his crowning moment Saturday as the United Kingdom celebrated its first coronation in 70 years.

Charles and his wife Queen Camilla were celebrated in a weekend of festivities, highlighted by Saturday's coronation service at Westminster Abbey.

Key moments:

Here is how the coronation events unfolded. All times Eastern.
May 06, 2023, 6:17 AM EDT

Charlotte, Louis join big brother George at coronation

All three of William and Kate’s children are attending the coronation service. Charlotte, 8, and Louis, 5, are seated with their parents inside Westminster Abbey.

The Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, the Princess of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh at the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey, London, May 6, 2023.
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The Royals are seen in London during The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom on May 6, 2023.
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Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince Louis of Wales during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London.
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Their older brother, George, second in line to the throne, is serving as a Page of Honour for Charles in the service.

May 06, 2023, 6:05 AM EDT

Charles’ and Camilla’s families take center stage

While the coronation is a global event, it is also a family affair.

All eyes will be not just on Charles but also his sons William and Harry, who have faced ongoing tensions. Harry, who now lives in California, is attending the coronation without his wife or children.

Camilla's family is also front-and-center at the service, an unlikely position for her normally private children Tom Parker Bowles and Laura Lopes.

Three of Camilla's grandsons are serving as her pages, while George is serving as a page for Charles.

The coronation of Charles and Camilla marks the first time in British history that a divorced man and divorced woman have been crowned alongside each other, according to ABC News royal contributor Victoria Murphy.

May 06, 2023, 5:59 AM EDT

Charles, Camilla wear ancient Robes of State

Charles and Camilla are each wearing a Robe of State as they enter Westminster Abbey.

Charles’ robe was worn by his grandfather King George VI at his coronation in 1937.

Camilla’s robe was originally made for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953.

May 06, 2023, 5:54 AM EDT

Future king Prince George joins procession

Helping to carry Charles’ robe down the aisle at Westminster Abbey is his oldest grandson, 9-year-old George, the second in line to the throne.

Britain's King Charles and Prince George stand during the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, in London, May 6, 2023.
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"This is a really big moment for Prince George," said ABC News royal contributor Victoria Murphy. "All eyes will be on him because he is there as a future king. He’s not just there supporting his grandfather. He’s there seeing before him what, unless things change, one day he could be at the center of."

Joining George as his fellow pages of honour for Charles are Lord Oliver Cholmondeley, Master Nicholas Barclay and Master Ralph Tollemache.