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The Top 11 Moments You Might Have Missed From King Charles III's Coronation

From Princess Kate's subtle nod to Princess Diana to Katy Perry getting lost while looking for her seat.

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King Charles III's coronation has finally arrived. On Saturday morning, the United Kingdom's monarch was crowned next to his wife, Queen Camilla. The highly-anticipated event, which marked the first coronation for a British monarch in 70 years, saw the reunion of Prince Harry with other members of the royal family, Princess Kate's subtle tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana, the return of Prince Louis's viral faces, and so much more.

Ahead, see the biggest highlights from the day, plus any moments you might have missed.

1

Princess Kate Nodded to Queen Elizabeth II 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Princess Kate paid homage to the late monarch by donning the George VI Festoon necklace, which was originally made for then-Princess Elizabeth in 1950 at the request of her father, King George VI.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.

2

All the Royal Women Wore White

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Queen Camilla, Princess Kate, and Princess Charlotte all attended the ceremony wearing white dresses. This dress code follows a royal tradition wherein female members of the royal family wear the color for coronation ceremonies. (This was also previously practiced at the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.)

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3

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.

4

Prince Harry Sat Three 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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The Duke of Sussex arrived at Westminster Abbey with his cousins, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. For the ceremony, he was photographed seated three rows behind Prince William, Princess Kate, and their children.

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5

Katy Perry Couldn't Find Her Seat

Katy Perry, who is performing at the Coronation Concert tomorrow, was filmed looking lost at Westminster Abbey while searching for her seat.

6

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.

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7

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.

8

Prince Louis Couldn't Stop Making Faces

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 yui mok pool afp photo by yui mokpoolafp via getty images
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The little royal was photographed making several hilarious faces all throughout the historic coronation of his grandfather.

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9

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.

10

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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11

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.

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Chelsey Sanchez is an editor at Harper’s Bazaar, where she writes about any and all things related to culture and entertainment. Previously, she has covered pop culture and politics for outlets like The Atlantic, Flaunt, and The Indypendent. She feels very strongly about Jane Austen adaptations.

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