Scots broke out into spontaneous applause in Princes Street Gardens as King Charles III was formally coronated. Edinburgh Castle fired off a 21-gun salute as the King was crowned with St Edward's Crown in Westminster Abbey at around noon.
An estimated crowd of 1,500 people watched in silence as the Crown was placed on his head by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. As Welby proclaimed "God Save The King", members of 105 Regiment Royal Artillery fired the salute, with members of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 Scots) taking up position.
Castle guard musicians from Reserve Bands of The Royal Regiment of Scotland and adult instructors of the Army Cadet Force performed God Save The King following the salute.
