On Saturday, King Charles III was crowned amid the most lavish show of pomp in British history, which dates back a thousand years.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual leader of the Anglican Church, took his time placing the 360-year-old St. Edward’s Crown on Charles’ head as he sat on a throne from the 14th century in Westminster Abbey, in front of a congregation of approximately 100 international leaders and a television audience of millions.

The 74-year-old’s predecessor, William the Conqueror’s 1066 event, was historic and somber.

Charles’ second wife Camilla, 75, will be proclaimed queen during the two-hour event, which reflects a more diverse Britain and leaders of all religions.

For a nation attempting to find its place in the political maelstrom after its leave from the European Union and preserve its status in a new world order, advocates argue the royal family provides a worldwide draw, a key diplomatic instrument, and a way to stay on the world stage.

“No other country could put on such a dazzling display – the processions, pageantry, ceremonies, and street parties,” Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated.

Despite Sunak’s joy, the coronation occurs during a cost-of-living crisis and popular skepticism, particularly among the youth, regarding the monarchy’s function and importance.

Saturday’s ceremony featured golden orbs, bejeweled swords, and the world’s biggest colorless cut diamond on a wand.

After his mother’s death last September, Charles became king, and the coronation is not necessary but serves to legitimize the ruler.

The king and queen rode the black Diamond State Jubilee Coach to the abbey with cavalrymen wearing breastplates and plumed helmets.

The Mall, the broad thoroughfare to Buckingham Palace, was lined with hundreds of scarlet-uniformed troops in black bearskin headgear. Tens of thousands braved the mild rain to observe a historic occasion.

“The split-second view of seeing the monarch is significant, but I believe the full day as well… the concept of the nation coming together. ”

As the royal coach passed, you feel the nation’s pride,” stated Mark Strasshine.

Hundreds of Republicans carried “Not My King” banners and booed Charles.

The Republic campaign claims over 11,000 police arrested its leader Graham Smith and five other demonstrators.

“It is an unequal and out-of-date system because it has a hereditary billionaire individual born into wealth and privilege who symbolises the inequality of wealth and power in our society,” said Congressman Clive Lewis, an anti-monarchy campaigner.

Politicians, Commonwealth leaders, charity workers, and celebrities, including Emma Thompson, Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, and Katy Perry, sat in the abbey, decorated with flowers and flags.

Officials claimed Charles’ ancestors from King Edgar in 973 would recognize much of the program. As at every coronation since 1727, Handel’s “Zadok The Priest” was sung.

An Andrew Lloyd Webber anthem and a gospel choir were new.

Prince George and Camilla’s youngsters served as pages and religious leaders provided an “unprecedented” greeting after the Christian ceremony.

However, Charles’ younger son Prince Harry, who fell out with his family, and his brother Prince Andrew, who was forced to resign due to his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, had no official involvement. Instead, they sat in the third row behind royal family workers.

Charles looked serious as he swore oaths to govern justly and uphold the Church of England. He was the titular head before the Archbishop of Canterbury. Justin Welby anointed him with Jerusalem-consecrated holy oil.

After receiving symbolic regalia, Welby put the St Edward’s Crown on his head, and the crowd yelled, “God save the King.”

Charles and Camilla will ride to Buckingham Palace on George III’s four-tonne Gold State Coach in a one-mile parade of 4,000 military members from 39 nations.

Britain’s biggest extravaganza since Charles’ mother’s coronation.

“Seeing everyone dressed up and participating is great. “It makes you so proud,” said 63-year-old instructor Andy Mitchell.

“My biggest concern is that younger people are losing interest in all of this and it won’t be the same in the future.”