In Pictures: Ceremonial splendour as King is crowned

As tens of thousands waited in the rain, Charles took his oath as sovereign inside Westminster Abbey.

Millions from around the world have watched Charles and Camilla being crowned.

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 King receives St Edward’s Crown during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Queen Camilla receives Queen Mary’s Crown (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Earlier, crowds lining the procession route were caught in rain showers as they awaited the King.

The Diamond Jubilee State Coach, accompanied by the Sovereign’s Escort of the Household Cavalry (Gareth Fuller/PA)