King Charles is crowned in ancient ceremony

King Charles III holds the Sword of State during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey. Credit: Jonathan Brady/PA/Alamy/AAP

In a ceremony harking back a thousand years, King Charles III has been crowned king. The man who waited almost 74 years to become king, has gone through a ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London with all the pomp and pageantry Britain can muster.

The service was led by Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and ceremonial head of the worldwide Anglican church.
The King promised to foster an environment in which people of all faiths and beliefs may live freely, and to govern his people with justice.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Governor-General David Hurley were representing Australia. Other Australians invited included comedian Adam Hills, musician Nick Cave, and soccer star Sam Kerr.

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