King Charles III and Queen Camilla will mark the one-year anniversary of their coronation on May 6, following a year of royal highs and lows.

Charles became the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned in a service at Westminster Abbey last year, witnessed by a congregation of world leaders, monarchs and members of the extended royal family.

The day was met with rain showers which caused the royal flypast by planes and helicopters belonging to the armed forces to be partially abandoned. The weather didn’t dampen spirits on the day though, with rain said to be a symbol of good luck for the reign of the new sovereign.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the day of their coronation on May 6, 2023, in London. The couple were crowned in a service at Westminster Abbey. MAX MUMBY/INDIGO/GETTY IMAGES
Alongside Charles, Camilla became the first queen consort to be crowned for more than 70 years, receiving royal regalia and the crown made for the king’s great-grandmother, Queen Mary in 1911.

Here, Newsweek looks at King Charles’ coronation in photos, from its abbey setting to gold state coach procession.

Westminster Abbey

The coronation service took place at Westminster Abbey, the site of such ceremonies dating back to the year 1066.

Westminster Abbey on the day of King Charles III’s coronation on May 6, 2023. The king and queen arrived in a horse-drawn carriage. PAUL ELLIS/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES

Coronation Guests

Among the guests attending the coronation were members of the king’s extended family and friends. These included among them his younger son, Prince Harry. The prince attended without his wife, Meghan Markle, who remained at home in California with the couple’s children.

Guests at the coronation of King Charles III, including members of the royal family and Prince Harry at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023. Harry attended the ceremony without Meghan Markle. RICHARD POHLE – WPA POOL/GETTY IMAGES

Protests

The day was met with a healthy anti-monarchy protest presence, with hundreds gathering along the processional route between Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey to voice their opposition to the constitutional monarchy.

Protesters lining the coronation processional route to Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023. SEBASTIEN BOZON/POOL/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES

The Wales Family

Prince William and Princess Kate arrived at Westminster Abbey with Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Their eldest son, Prince George, served as a Page of Honor for the king.

The Prince and Princess of Wales arriving at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023. The couple arrived with Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. ANDY STENNING – WPA POOL/GETTY IMAGES

Arrival of the King and Queen

The king and queen’s arrival at the abbey was marked with a procession down the aisle to the high altar, known for the occasion as the “coronation theatre.” Camilla wore the red robe of Queen Elizabeth II held by her grandsons and great-nephew. Charles wore the purple robe of his grandfather, King George VI, which was held by George and other similarly aged boys connected with the monarch.

Queen Camilla and King Charles arriving at Westminster Abbey for their procession to the high altar on May 6, 2023. ANDREW MATTHEWS – WPA POOL/GETTY IMAGES

Crowning

Charles was finally crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at the pinnacle of the coronation service. The king was crowned using what is known as the “St. Edward’s Crown,” which has been used by every monarch since 1661.

King Charles III being crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury during the coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023. VICTORIA JONES – WPA POOL/GETTY IMAGES

Homage of the Prince of Wales

As part of the coronation service, William paid homage to his father as his heir and Prince of Wales.

Approaching the king he said: “I, William, Prince of Wales, pledge my loyalty to you, and faith and truth I will bear unto you, as your liege man of life and limb. So help me God.”

The Prince of Wales paying homage to King Charles III during the coronation service at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023. YUI MOK – WPA POOL/GETTY IMAGES

Queen Camilla

Camilla became the first queen consort to be crowned since Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, consort to King George VI, in 1937.

The royal was crowned using Queen Mary’s diamond crown which had been altered to fit her by the crown jeweler.

Queen Camilla photographed being crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury during the coronation service at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023. YUI MOK – WPA POOL/GETTY IMAGES

Carriage Procession

After the coronation service itself, the king and queen took part in one of the largest military processions ever staged in Britain, the centerpiece of which was the historic Gold State Coach built in 1762.

King Charles and Queen Camilla in the Gold State Coach procession following the coronation service at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023. ADAM GERRARD – WPA POOL/GETTY IMAGES

Sovereign’s Salute

When they arrived at Buckingham Palace, Charles and Camilla made their way to the west terrace where the members of the armed forces on parade in the procession gathered in the gardens to offer a salute to the new sovereign.

Members of the British Armed Forces offering the sovereign’s salute to King Charles III in the gardens of Buckingham Palace after the coronation on May 6, 2023. PETER DEJONG – WPA POOL/GETTY IMAGES

Balcony Appearance

Members of the royal family and the pages of honor joined the king and queen on the palace’s balcony for the reduced military flypast owing to the weather, with the king waving to the massed crowds who had gathered to see him.

Members of the royal family and pages of honor with King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation service on May 6, 2023. JAMES MANNING – WPA POOL/GETTY IMAGES

Royal Family Portrait

An official coronation portrait sitting took place after the balcony appearance, marking an ending to the ceremonial aspects of the day.

The portraits were taken by photographer Hugo Burnand, who had taken the king and queen’s wedding images in 2005.

The working members of the royal family gathered for a group photograph which was released to the public.

Members of the royal family with King Charles and Queen Camilla after the coronation service on May 6, 2023. (Left to right) Prince Edward, Duke of Kent; The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester; Sir Tim… More HUGO BURNAND/BUCKINGHAM PALACE