This Is Why Fans Think King Charles Was Angry at the Waleses on Coronation Day
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King Charles III's much awaited coronation weekend is finally here. On Saturday morning, the United Kingdom's monarch was crowned next to his wife, Queen Camilla. The occasion marked the first coronation for a British monarch in over 70 years, and the first time Prince Harry reunited with his royal family members—including Prince William and Princess Kate—since the release of his memoir, Spare.
On Sunday, the big coronation concert took place, and on Monday, the festivities wrapped up with a nationwide volunteering event called The Big Help Out.
Ahead, see the biggest highlights from the weekend, plus any moments you may have missed.
King Charles III's coronation has finally arrived. On Saturday morning, the United Kingdom's monarch was crowned next to his wife, Queen Camilla. The highly-anticipated event, which marked the first coronation for a British monarch in 70 years, saw the reunion of Prince Harry with other members of the royal family, Princess Kate's subtle tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana, the return of Prince Louis's viral faces, and so much more.
Ahead, see the biggest highlights from the day, plus any moments you might have missed.
The Waleses Arrived After the King
News commentators and royal watchers were left wondering if Prince William, Princess Kate, and their brood were running late to to the coronation when King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived before them at Westminster Abbey. Though official schedules had slated the Wales family to make their entrance before the king and queen consort's, it has been left up to debate whether the couple were, indeed, late or if the monarch simply arrived early.
King Charles Seemed Angry as He Waited for the Waleses
Whether or not the Waleses were late or the king was early, some spectators seemed to catch the moment that Charles expressed his frustration as he and Camilla awaited the family while parked outside of the abbey in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach. Naturally, this moment has been parsed second-by-second by lip readers across news outlets and social media platforms.
Princess Kate Nodded to Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana
Princess Kate paid homage to the late monarch by donning the George VI Festoon necklace, which was originally made for then-Princess Elizabeth in 1950 at the request of her father, King George VI. The stunning piece includes strands of diamonds.
Another special set of jewelry that honors a passed royal family member? The pearl-and-diamond earrings Kate wore to Westminster Abbey also originally belonged to Princess Diana.
All the Royal Women Wore White
Queen Camilla, Princess Kate, and Princess Charlotte all attended the ceremony wearing white dresses. This dress code follows a royal tradition wherein female members of the royal family wear the color for coronation ceremonies. (This was also previously practiced at the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.)
Princess Kate Didn't Wear a Tiara
Though it looks an awful lot like a tiara, the Princess of Wales actually wore a Jess Collet x Alexander McQueen headpiece, consisting of a regal arrangement of shimmering silver bullion, crystal, and silver thread leaf embroidery that formed a point above her head.
Prince Harry Sat Two Rows Behind the Waleses
The Duke of Sussex arrived at Westminster Abbey with his cousins, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. For the ceremony, he was photographed seated two rows behind Prince William, Princess Kate, and their children.
Katy Perry Couldn't Find Her Seat
Katy Perry, who performed at the Coronation Concert Sunday, was filmed looking lost at Westminster Abbey while searching for her seat.
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King Charles Sat On an Ancient Boulder
Fitted underneath the Coronation Chair was the Stone of Destiny, a 336-pound sandstone slab of mythical reputation that England stole from Scotland in 1296. While the rock has since been returned to Scotland in 1996, it still traveled from Edinburgh to London for Charles's big day.
The King's Coronation Chair Was Covered in Graffiti
The over 700-year-old wooden throne that Charles sat in while being crowned was actually covered in carved graffiti, which was allegedly left by schoolboys and visitors in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Prince Louis Couldn't Stop Making Faces
The little royal was photographed making several hilarious faces all throughout the historic coronation of his grandfather.
Princess Charlotte Held Her Little Brother's Hand
As the Waleses entered Westminster Abbey, Princess Charlotte was photographed holding hands with and leading her little brother, five-year-old Prince Louis, down the aisle.
The Middletons Came
Accompanied by brother James Middleton, mom Carole Middleton, and dad Michael Middleton, Princess Kate's younger sister, Pippa Middleton, looked striking as she entered Westminster Abbey in a pastel yellow coat dress with a matching fascinator. She additionally accessorized with a pale yellow clutch and a simple gold necklace.
Finnegan Biden Accompanied Her Grandmother
First lady Dr. Jill Biden brought her 23-year-old granddaughter, Finnegan Biden, with her to the ceremony. They coordinated in yellow and blue looks in honor of Ukraine.
Foreign Royals Brought Their Fashion A-Game
Foreign royals like Queen Letizia of Spain, Queen Suthida of Thailand, Queen Rania of Jordan, and Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho all made headlines in their own right for the vibrant and sophisticated outfits they wore while sitting amongst the congregation at Westminster Abbey.
King Charles and Queen Camilla Rode the Gold State Coach
For the procession back to Buckingham Palace after the service, the king and the queen consort rode the Gold State Coach, a magnificent gold-coated carriage that has been used in every coronation since 1831. It originally dates back to 1760 and is among today's oldest surviving coaches in the U.K.
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