The Coronation, a ceremony dating back to William the Conqueror in 1066, put Charles at the heart of the action for the first time after becoming the longest heir apparent in history

The coronation was Britain’s first in 70 years and second to be televised. Charles is the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned at the central London church since King William I in 1066. He is also king of 14 other Commonwealth countries, including Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

The public will have a role in the ceremony for the first time as it will include the first-ever Homage of the People

King Charles III has been crowned at London's Westminster Abbey in Britain's biggest ceremonial event for seven decades, after police earlier arrested several republican protesters.

Millions of people in the UK and around the world watched the historic event take place

It's almost time for Britain to crown King Charles III as the new monarch — here's what you need to know.