In Pictures: Coronation pageantry crowned busy 2023 for royal family

The King was crowned at Westminster Abbey in May.

Tuesday 02 January 2024 15:09 GMT

The King and Queen on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation (Leon Neal/PA) (PA Wire)

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Thousands lined the streets of London to watch the coronation procession of the King, and hundreds more witnessed the ancient service inside the abbey.

The coronation was the highlight of 2023 for the royal family – but they had a busy schedule of engagements elsewhere.

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In Pictures: Coronation pageantry crowned busy 2023 for royal family

The King was crowned at Westminster Abbey in May.

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