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STUNNING behind-the-scenes pictures of King Charles and Queen Camilla have been released giving an incredible glimpse of the coronation.
Charles, 74, was officially crowned today in a lavish ceremony watched by millions before being flanked by his family on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
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Promising to pledge his life to his country, the monarch made a solemn oath alongside Queen Camilla.
After the two-hour ceremony at Westminster Abbey, members of the Firm made their way back down The Mall in a procession.
Working royals, including the new King and Queen, then appeared on the famous balcony and waved to crowds.
Stunning new pictures of the reigning royals have now been released by the Palace.
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Donning their crowns and full regalia, the couple are snapped inside before making their historical steps out onto the balcony.
Another special moment shows Charles and Camilla's view as they wave to thousands of royal fans who made the journey to be a part of the special day.
A breath-taking photo also reveals the sweet moment the pair are stood side by side as the RAF Red Arrows fly over them making the sky red, white and blue.
Charles was cheered by thousands of royal fans to ring in his new reign as King.
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Prince William, Princess Kate and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis joined the monarch on the balcony along with Camilla's grandsons.
Prince Louis captured the hearts of the nation as he playfully messed about the Firm braved the rainy conditions.
Prince Harry was missing after heading straight to the airport to fly back home to Meghan Markle.
The Palace balcony has become a centrepiece of royal events, with a flypast adding to today's impressive celebrations.
The original six-minute spectacular featuring Spitfires, Hurricanes and a Lancaster Bomber had to be scaled down due to the weather.
But the Red Arrows delighted the royals and crowds as they brought the day's landmark festivities to a close.
The noise reached fever pitch on the Mall as well-wishers joined together for a rousing chorus of the national anthem.
Charles and Camilla also treated fans to a second, solo appearance - sending crowds into a frenzy once more.
Charles shunned the extravagant trappings of wealth seen in his own mother's £1.57million ceremony as he moved towards a stripped-back monarchy.
The guestlist was slashed to just 2,000, compared to the Queen's 8,250, and the length of the service was drastically reduced.
Even the dress code was different, with the King opting to wear military uniform instead of the silk stockings and breeches seen in the past.
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But some traditions remained - including the private anointing with holy oil, which took place behind a screen.
He also became the first monarch to publicly pray at a coronation, vowing to be a "blessing to all thy children, of every faith and belief".
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