The Latest Breaking News from King Charles III

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 iconic church was hosting a live stream of the event from Westminster Abbey but the TVs went blank at the pivotal moment.

It is understood that plans were in place for Prince Louis leave the service at some point.

King Charles and Queen Camilla were crowned on Saturday 6 May

Watch as King Charles III travels to Buckingham Palace from Westminster Abbey after his coronation on Saturday, 6 May.

The Conservative MP's role as Lord President of the Council meant that she was tasked with carrying out an ancient tradition

Edinburgh Castle fired off a 21-gun salute as the King was crowned with St Edward's Crown in Westminster Abbey at around noon.

Some South Africans are calling for Britain to return the world's largest diamond, known as the Star of Africa, which is set in the royal sceptre that King Charles III held at his coronation on Saturday.

The newly crowned king will appear to wave to the crowds, and watch the flypast