Waving Union Jack flags and donning hats and crowns, the ceremony that was watched around the world was played on the giant screen on Millennium Square to the delighted crowds.
Meanwhile, the crowd also gathered at the Royal Armouries where armoured knights paraded around Leeds Dock on horseback, in a one-off recreation of the Ceremony of the King’s Champion, unseen since 1821. The stunning set of replica of the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London were also on display The highly-realistic replicas were made in honour of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and were displayed across the world. They have been in the Royal Armouries’ collection since the 1970s.
7. Crowds watch the Coronation of King Charles III in Millennium Square
All eyes were on the big screen as the ceremony from Westminster Abbey got underway. Photo: Steve Riding
8. Crowds watch the Coronation of King Charles III in Millennium Square
Doug and Sue Agnew getting involved in the celebrations. Photo: Steve Riding
9. Coronation Day at the Royal Armouries
Clare Parslow gets a close look at the replica crown at the Royal Armouries. Photo: Steve Riding
10. Coronation Day at the Royal Armouries
The coronation parade at the Royal Armouries. Photo: Steve Riding
11. Coronation Day at the Royal Armouries
Maddison Honnor of Pontefract making a crown and a sword at the Royal Armouries. Photo: Steve Riding
12. Coronation Day at the Royal Armouries
The coronation parade watched by a large crowd. Photo: Steve Riding