The appearance of the Royal Family standing proudly on the Buckingham Palace balcony with the newly crowned King Charles and Queen Camilla was the moment royal fans had been waiting for.
Charles and Camilla in lavish robes and crowns returned to the Palace from Westminster Abbey, waving as the crowds cheered. The well-wishers filled The Mall after braving downpours to see a colourful ceremonial military procession not seen for 70 years.
The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis joined the monarch, as did the pages of honour and other royals – and then well-wishers were treated to an encore with just the King and Queen.