King Charles III coronation: Scenes from this historic event
King Charles III has been crowned at Westminster Abbey, the final mile of a seven-decade journey from heir to monarch.
King Charles III
News about King Charles III of England, who acceded to the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Charles, born Charles Philip Arthur George and the first child of Queen Elizabeth II, was the longest-serving heir apparent in British history after his mother held the crown for 70 years. Charles has two children, Prince William, the heir to the throne, and Prince Harry.