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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Holly Patrick

Watch: 62-gun salute at Tower of London marks moment King Charles is crowned

Sixty-two guns were fired at the Tower of London to mark the moment King Charles III was crowned at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, 6 May.

The Royal Saulute comprises 21 rounds, with a further 21 rounds to show the loyalty of the City of London to the Crown, and a final 20 rounds as the Tower is a royal palace and fortress.

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