The United Kingdom's royal family turns the page on a new chapter Saturday with the coronation of King Charles III.Watch live coverage of the coronation ceremony in the video player above.Charles ascended the throne when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died last year. The coronation is a religious ceremony that provides a more formal confirmation of his role as head of state and titular head of the Church of England.Here is the latest on the coronation of King Charles III (all times eastern):5:53 a.m.Prince Harry has arrived at Westminster Abbey for his father’s coronation.The Duke of Sussex was wearing a black three-piece set of tails and military medals on his chest.His wife, Meghan, stayed behind in California with their young children.Harry, who quit his official duties with the royal family over intense scrutiny from the British media, is not playing a role in the service.The prince further alienated himself by publishing his explosive bestselling memoir, “Spare,” in which he spilled family secrets.5:49 a.m.King Charles III has arrived at Westminster Abbey to be crowned in a ceremony steeped in 1,000 years of tradition. 5:24 a.m.King Charles III and Camilla, the queen consort, have started their short ride in the gilded Diamond Jubilee Coach from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, where they will be anointed and crowned in a ceremony steeped in history.They are being escorted by the Sovereign’s Escort, comprising of about 160 soldiers on horseback. The Household Cavalry Mounted Band is leading the military procession.It’s a much smaller procession than the one planned for the return route from the abbey, when some 4,000 troops will feature in a spectacular display of pageantry.The state coach Charles and Camilla are traveling in was created in 2012 to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s 60th year on the throne. The procession will take about half an hour. 5:17 a.m.First Lady Jill Biden arrived at the coronation ceremony for King Charles III.Biden wore periwinkle blue Ralph Lauren skirt suit accessorized with a coordinating hair bow and was accompanied by her granddaughter Finnegan Biden. Inside the Abbey, the pair were seated next to Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska in an icy blue dress and coat pairing.Video below: Jill Biden arrives at coronation4:46 a.m.Military bands are marching down central London streets and hundreds of servicemen and servicewomen are beginning to take their positions along the procession route ahead of King Charles III’s coronation.Soldiers in distinctive red tunics and bearskin hats are lining the Mall in front of Buckingham Palace, where hundreds of royal fans have braved wet weather and gathered early to secure the best viewing spot.The Royal Navy and Royal Marines are stationed at nearby Admiralty Arch, and the Royal Air Force are lining the route to Westminster Abbey.Other soldiers forming the Sovereign’s Escort will escort Charles and Camilla, the queen consort, from the palace to Westminster Abbey around 10:20 a.m. 4:35 a.m. King Charles III and Camilla, the queen consort, have arrived in a motorcade at Buckingham Palace ahead of their coronation.Loud cheers erupted among the crowds of wellwishers lining the Mall, the grand avenue leading to the palace, as the line of cars drove by. Charles and Camilla were seen waving at the crowds from within their Bentley.The couple are expected to depart from the palace in the Diamond Jubilee state coach later this morning to Westminster Abbey, where they will be crowned.Meanwhile at the abbey, many politicians and celebrities have arrived and taken their seats. Musicians have started warming up ahead of the ceremony, which is due to begin at 11 a.m. local time. 4:27 a.m.Crowds are growing outside Buckingham Palace and guests are arriving at Westminster Abbey for the coronation of King Charles III.People who camped overnight overnight for a view of the royals awoke to cloudy skies that gave way to sun and some light rain.Fans carrying flags and clad in the colors of the Union Jack were arriving by train in London hours before the ceremony that begins when Charles and Camilla, queen consort, depart from the palace in a gilded horse-drawn carriage.The royal couple will be chauffeured on the 1.3-mile (2-kilometer) route through central London to Westminster Abbey for the two-hour ceremony.The church buzzed with excitement and was abloom with fragrant flowers and colorful hats. Invited guests streaming into the abbey including recognizable celebrities such as Judi Dench, Emma Thompson, Lionel Richie and Nick Cave, and others including judges in wigs, soldiers with gleaming medals attached to red tunics and members of the House of Lords in their red robes. CNN contributed to this report.
The United Kingdom's royal family turns the page on a new chapter Saturday with the coronation of King Charles III.
Watch live coverage of the coronation ceremony in the video player above.
Charles ascended the throne when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died last year. The coronation is a religious ceremony that provides a more formal confirmation of his role as head of state and titular head of the Church of England.
Here is the latest on the coronation of King Charles III (all times eastern):
5:53 a.m.
Prince Harry has arrived at Westminster Abbey for his father’s coronation.
The Duke of Sussex was wearing a black three-piece set of tails and military medals on his chest.
His wife, Meghan, stayed behind in California with their young children.
Harry, who quit his official duties with the royal family over intense scrutiny from the British media, is not playing a role in the service.
The prince further alienated himself by publishing his explosive bestselling memoir, “Spare,” in which he spilled family secrets.
5:49 a.m.
King Charles III has arrived at Westminster Abbey to be crowned in a ceremony steeped in 1,000 years of tradition.
5:24 a.m.
King Charles III and Camilla, the queen consort, have started their short ride in the gilded Diamond Jubilee Coach from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, where they will be anointed and crowned in a ceremony steeped in history.
They are being escorted by the Sovereign’s Escort, comprising of about 160 soldiers on horseback. The Household Cavalry Mounted Band is leading the military procession.
It’s a much smaller procession than the one planned for the return route from the abbey, when some 4,000 troops will feature in a spectacular display of pageantry.
The state coach Charles and Camilla are traveling in was created in 2012 to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s 60th year on the throne. The procession will take about half an hour.
5:17 a.m.
First Lady Jill Biden arrived at the coronation ceremony for King Charles III.
Biden wore periwinkle blue Ralph Lauren skirt suit accessorized with a coordinating hair bow and was accompanied by her granddaughter Finnegan Biden.
Inside the Abbey, the pair were seated next to Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska in an icy blue dress and coat pairing.
Video below: Jill Biden arrives at coronation
4:46 a.m.
Military bands are marching down central London streets and hundreds of servicemen and servicewomen are beginning to take their positions along the procession route ahead of King Charles III’s coronation.
Soldiers in distinctive red tunics and bearskin hats are lining the Mall in front of Buckingham Palace, where hundreds of royal fans have braved wet weather and gathered early to secure the best viewing spot.
The Royal Navy and Royal Marines are stationed at nearby Admiralty Arch, and the Royal Air Force are lining the route to Westminster Abbey.
Other soldiers forming the Sovereign’s Escort will escort Charles and Camilla, the queen consort, from the palace to Westminster Abbey around 10:20 a.m.
4:35 a.m.
King Charles III and Camilla, the queen consort, have arrived in a motorcade at Buckingham Palace ahead of their coronation.
Loud cheers erupted among the crowds of wellwishers lining the Mall, the grand avenue leading to the palace, as the line of cars drove by. Charles and Camilla were seen waving at the crowds from within their Bentley.
The couple are expected to depart from the palace in the Diamond Jubilee state coach later this morning to Westminster Abbey, where they will be crowned.
Meanwhile at the abbey, many politicians and celebrities have arrived and taken their seats. Musicians have started warming up ahead of the ceremony, which is due to begin at 11 a.m. local time.
4:27 a.m.
Crowds are growing outside Buckingham Palace and guests are arriving at Westminster Abbey for the coronation of King Charles III.
People who camped overnight overnight for a view of the royals awoke to cloudy skies that gave way to sun and some light rain.
Fans carrying flags and clad in the colors of the Union Jack were arriving by train in London hours before the ceremony that begins when Charles and Camilla, queen consort, depart from the palace in a gilded horse-drawn carriage.
The royal couple will be chauffeured on the 1.3-mile (2-kilometer) route through central London to Westminster Abbey for the two-hour ceremony.
The church buzzed with excitement and was abloom with fragrant flowers and colorful hats. Invited guests streaming into the abbey including recognizable celebrities such as Judi Dench, Emma Thompson, Lionel Richie and Nick Cave, and others including judges in wigs, soldiers with gleaming medals attached to red tunics and members of the House of Lords in their red robes.
CNN contributed to this report.
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