King Charles releases four official Coronation photos but Prince Harry doesn't feature
King Charles donned his crown and regalia for an individual snap in Buckingham Palace’s Throne Room
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Buckingham Palace has released new official photographs from King Charles III’s Coronation on Saturday.
Four snaps were taken just hours after King Charles’s service at Westminster Abbey, featuring both the 74-year-old monarch and other working members of the Royal Family.
Prince Harry was not pictured in any of the official images.
Charles donned his crown and regalia for an individual snap in Buckingham Palace’s Throne Room.
The King shared a separate photo of him standing side-by-side with his wife Queen Camilla
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His Majesty was wearing the Robe of Estate and the Imperial State Crown.
He was also holding the Sovereign’s Orb and Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross.
The King shared a separate photo of him standing side-by-side with his wife Queen Camilla.
A solo image of Queen Camilla wearing Queen Mary’s Crown was also taken by photographer Hugo Burnard in the Green Drawing Room.
King Charles and Queen Camilla with Prince William, Princess Kate, the Duchess of Edinburgh, Lady Ogilvy, the Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Anne, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke of Gloucester, the Duchess of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent
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A final snap included the leading members of the Firm with the King and Queen.
Prince William, Princess Kate, the Duchess of Edinburgh, Lady Ogilvy and the Duke of Edinburgh stood beside Queen Camilla.
Princess Anne, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke of Gloucester, the Duchess of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent were positioned to the right of King Charles.
Children were not included in the official Coronation photos.
A solo image of Queen Camilla wearing Queen Mary’s Crown was also taken by photographer Hugo Burnard in the Green Drawing Room
Hugo Burnard
However, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Lady Louise and the Earl of Wessex could join the King on Buckingham Palace’s balcony for Saturday’s flypast.
King Charles’s youngest son Prince Harry was also missing from the official Coronation snaps.
The Duke of Sussex, who confirmed he would attend his father’s Coronation just last month, stood down from royal duties along with wife Meghan Markle in 2020.
The 38-year-old decided to rush back to the airport immediately after the Westminster Abbey service to jet back home to California.
Prince Harry was not pictured in any of the official images
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King Charles issued a statement to thank the British people after his Coronation celebrations came to an end.
In the statement, King Charles said: “As the Coronation weekend draws to a close, my wife and I just wanted to share our most sincere and heartfelt thanks to all those who have helped to make this such a special occasion.
“We pay particular tribute to the countless people who have given their time and dedication to ensuring that the celebrations in London, Windsor and further afield were as happy, safe and enjoyable as possible.”
“To those who joined in the celebrations - whether at home, at street parties and lunches, or by volunteering in communities - we thank you, each and every one.
“To know that we have your support and encouragement, and to witness your kindness expressed in so many different ways, has been the greatest possible Coronation gift, as we now rededicate our lives to serving the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and Commonwealth.”
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