King Charles III coronation recap: The biggest moments

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

Last Updated: May 6, 2023, 9:58 AM 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, 9:40 AM EDT

Charles, Camilla return for encore appearance on Buckingham Palace balcony

The current and future generations of the monarchy stepped out on the balcony, represented by Charles, William and George -- the king and first and second in line to the throne, respectively.

Joining the king and future kings on the balcony were Camilla, Kate, Charlotte and Louis, and other members of the royal family.

King Charles III waves from The Buckingham Palace balcony during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, May 06, 2023 in London.
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Also standing alongside Charles and Camilla were the young men who served as their Pages of Honour.

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla stand on the Buckingham Palace balcony following their coronation ceremony in London, Britain May 6, 2023.
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Charles' pages include his grandson George as well as Lord Oliver Cholmondeley, Master Nicholas Barclay and Master Ralph Tollemache.

Camilla's four Pages of Honour are her grandsons, Master Gus Lopes and Master Louis Lopes and Master Freddy Parker Bowles, and her great-nephew Master Arthur Elliot.

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla stand on the Buckingham Palace balcony following their coronation ceremony in London, May 6, 2023.
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After a short pause, Charles and Camilla returned for an encore appearance, with just the two of them on the balcony, waving to the cheering crowds below.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla can be seen on the Buckingham Palace balcony ahead of the flypast during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, May 06, 2023 in London.
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May 06, 2023, 9:55 AM EDT

Royal family watches military flypast

Charles and Camilla as well as William, Kate, George, Charlotte and Louis have an up-close view from the Buckingham Palace balcony of a military flypast.

Aircraft from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force are flying over The Mall in central London.

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla stand on the Buckingham Palace balcony following their coronation ceremony in London, Britain May 6, 2023.
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The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team otherwise known as The Red Arrows fly over The Queen Victoria Memorial during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, May 06, 2023 in London.
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The flypast was shortened from the planned six minutes to just over two minutes in length due to rainy weather in London Saturday.

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team otherwise known as The Red Arrows fly over The Queen Victoria Memorial during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, May 06, 2023 in London.
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May 06, 2023, 9:15 AM EDT

Harry's trip to London 'in-and-out,' sources say

Sources told ABC News royal contributor Omid Scobie that Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, will be heading back to the United States soon after attending his father's coronation in London on Saturday.

"I'm here on the Duke of York steps, we've just seen the procession go back to Buckingham Palace and for Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, that probably brings his very quick trip to London to an end," Scobie said. "We saw him arrive on Friday evening getting ready, of course, for the big day to support his father at the coronation ceremony."

"But, of course, he also has duties back in Montecito, California, and sources close to the duke say that it is going to be an in-and-out trip for him," he added. "Just here to be part of that moment in Westminster Abbey, support his father and then be back at home to support his own family in Montecito."

May 06, 2023, 9:04 AM EDT

Charles, Camilla receive royal salute

The newly-crowned king and queen received a royal salute upon their return to Buckingham Palace.

PHOTO: King Charles III and Queen Camilla travelling in the Gold State Coach built in 1760 and used at every Coronation since that of William IV in 1831sets off from Westminster Abbey on route to Buckingham
King Charles III and Queen Camilla travelling in the Gold State Coach built in 1760 and used at every Coronation since that of William IV in 1831sets off from Westminster Abbey on route to Buckingham Palace during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, May 06, 2023 in London.
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Members of the military gave three cheers and played the national anthem as Charles and Camilla, wearing their crowns and robes, looked on.

Troops march on the day of the coronation of Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla, in London, May 6, 2023.
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