The King and Queen, along with the Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children, made their first appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony since their historic coronation service at Westminster Abbey in London. Despite the poor weather, the royals’ balcony appearance delighted the crowds who had camped out for almost a week to catch a glimpse of the new monarch. However, the original plans for a flypast fell through due to unsuitable weather conditions. Despite the weather setbacks, the King and Queen’s appearance on the balcony marked the final public event in a day marked by pomp, pageantry, and protest. Official photographs of the family were taken after the balcony appearance, and Charles and Camilla enjoyed an informal lunch with their extended family. The coronation ceremony broke with tradition, with the Queen being anointed in public before being crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury with the St Edward’s Crown.
