The Top 15 Moments You Missed from King Charles's 2023 Coronation -

The Waleses Arrived After the King

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News commentators and royal watchers were left wondering if Prince William, Princess Kate, and their brood were running late to to the coronation when King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived before them at Westminster Abbey. Though official schedules had slated the Wales family to make their entrance before the king and queen consort's, it has been left up to debate whether the couple were, indeed, late or if the monarch simply arrived early.

King Charles Seemed Angry as He Waited for the Waleses

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Whether or not the Waleses were late or the king was early, some spectators seemed to catch the moment that Charles expressed his frustration as he and Camilla awaited the family while parked outside of the abbey in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach. Naturally, this moment has been parsed second-by-second by lip readers across news outlets and social media platforms.

Princess Kate Nodded to Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana

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Princess Kate paid homage to the late monarch by donning the George VI Festoon necklace, which was originally made for then-Princess Elizabeth in 1950 at the request of her father, King George VI. The stunning piece includes strands of diamonds.

Another special set of jewelry that honors a passed royal family member? The pearl-and-diamond earrings Kate wore to Westminster Abbey also originally belonged to Princess Diana.

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All the Royal Women Wore White

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Princess Kate Didn't Wear a Tiara

topshot britains catherine, princess of wales arrives at westminster abbey in central london on may 6, 2023, ahead of the coronations of britains king charles iii and britains camilla, queen consort the set piece coronation is the first in britain in 70 years, and only the second in history to be televised charles will be the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned at the central london church since king william i in 1066 outside the uk, he is also king of 14 other commonwealth countries, including australia, canada and new zealand camilla, his second wife, will be crowned queen alongside him, and be known as queen camilla after the ceremony photo by odd andersen afp photo by odd andersenafp via getty images

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Though it looks an awful lot like a tiara, the Princess of Wales actually wore a Jess Collet x Alexander McQueen headpiece, consisting of a regal arrangement of shimmering silver bullion, crystal, and silver thread leaf embroidery that formed a point above her head.

Prince Harry Sat Two Rows Behind the Waleses

from l britains prince william, prince of wales, princess charlotte, prince louis and britains catherine, princess of wales attend the coronations of britains king charles iii and britains camilla, queen consort at westminster abbey in central london on may 6, 2023 the set piece coronation is the first in britain in 70 years, and only the second in history to be televised charles will be the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned at the central london church since king william i in 1066 outside the uk, he is also king of 14 other commonwealth countries, including australia, canada and new zealand camilla, his second wife, will be crowned queen alongside him, and be known as queen camilla after the ceremony photo by victoria jones pool afp photo by victoria jonespoolafp via getty images

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Katy Perry Couldn't Find Her Seat

King Charles Sat On an Ancient Boulder

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Fitted underneath the Coronation Chair was the Stone of Destiny, a 336-pound sandstone slab of mythical reputation that England stole from Scotland in 1296. While the rock has since been returned to Scotland in 1996, it still traveled from Edinburgh to London for Charles's big day.

The King's Coronation Chair Was Covered in Graffiti

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The over 700-year-old wooden throne that Charles sat in while being crowned was actually covered in carved graffiti, which was allegedly left by schoolboys and visitors in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Prince Louis Couldn't Stop Making Faces

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Princess Charlotte Held Her Little Brother's Hand

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As the Waleses entered Westminster Abbey, Princess Charlotte was photographed holding hands with and leading her little brother, five-year-old Prince Louis, down the aisle.

The Middletons Came

pippa and james middleton arrive at westminster abbey in central london on may 6, 2023, ahead of the coronations of britains king charles iii and britains camilla, queen consort the set piece coronation is the first in britain in 70 years, and only the second in history to be televised charles will be the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned at the central london church since king william i in 1066 outside the uk, he is also king of 14 other commonwealth countries, including australia, canada and new zealand camilla, his second wife, will be crowned queen alongside him, and be known as queen camilla after the ceremony photo by andrew milligan pool afp photo by andrew milliganpoolafp via getty images

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Accompanied by brother James Middleton, mom Carole Middleton, and dad Michael Middleton, Princess Kate's younger sister, Pippa Middleton, looked striking as she entered Westminster Abbey in a pastel yellow coat dress with a matching fascinator. She additionally accessorized with a pale yellow clutch and a simple gold necklace.

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Finnegan Biden Accompanied Her Grandmother

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First lady Dr. Jill Biden brought her 23-year-old granddaughter, Finnegan Biden, with her to the ceremony. They coordinated in yellow and blue looks in honor of Ukraine.

Foreign Royals Brought Their Fashion A-Game

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Foreign royals like Queen Letizia of Spain, Queen Suthida of Thailand, Queen Rania of Jordan, and Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho all made headlines in their own right for the vibrant and sophisticated outfits they wore while sitting amongst the congregation at Westminster Abbey.

King Charles and Queen Camilla Rode the Gold State Coach

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For the procession back to Buckingham Palace after the service, the king and the queen consort rode the Gold State Coach, a magnificent gold-coated carriage that has been used in every coronation since 1831. It originally dates back to 1760 and is among today's oldest surviving coaches in the U.K.

As an associate editor at HarpersBAZAAR.com, Chelsey keeps a finger on the pulse on all things celeb news. She also writes on social movements, connecting with activists leading the fight on workers' rights, climate justice, and more. Offline, she’s probably spending too much time on TikTok, rewatching Emma (the 2020 version, of course), or buying yet another corset.

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