The coronation of King Charles III: in pictures

June 07, 2024

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Tuesday 9 May

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Continuing the coronation celebrations, the Prince and Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance at a special coronation garden party at Buckingham Palace. William wore a traditional top hat and morning suit, while Kate rewore a favourite Elie Saab outfit previously seen at Royal Ascot.

Tuesday 9 May

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Tuesday 9 May

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They were joined by Sophie and Edward, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. Sophie co-ordinated with Kate in a blue belted dress and matching hat.

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Tuesday 9 May

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They spent time chatting to just some of the 8,000 guests in the palace gardens.

Monday 8 May

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The Wales family took part in the Big Help Out initiative on the Bank Holiday Monday – a nationwide scheme to encourage volunteering.

Monday 8 May

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They paid a visit to the 3rd Upton Scouts Hut in Slough, helping volunteers to renovate and improve the building.

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Monday 7 May

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Prince Louis helps supervise while his father uses an excavator.

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Kate and Louis watch on while the work continues.

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Princess Charlotte helps to stain some wood.

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Prince George adds his handprint to the walls inside the scout hut.

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The family all tried their hand at some archery.

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The day ended with toasting marshmallows around a fire.

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Monday 8 May

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Kate dressed practically for the occasion in skinny cargo trousers and flat ankle boots.

Monday 8 May

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Edward and Sophie, Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, also took part in some Big Help Out volunteering, joining a puppy class at the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association Training Centre, for which the duchess is Patron.

Monday 8 May

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Sophie paired her red tailored trousers with a floral shirt, camel blazer and wedged heels.

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Sunday 7 May

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Queen Camilla and King Charles take their seats in the royal box for the coronation concert at Windsor Castle.

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They were joined by other members of the royal family including the Prince and Princess of Wales and their two eldest children, Princess Charlotte and Prince George, as well as Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank.