The King has hailed the public’s support, encouragement and kindness as “the greatest possible Coronation gift” as the first official portraits for the event were released.
His Majesty and the Queen rededicated their lives to public service as they rounded off a three-day weekend of celebrations.
In a personal written message to the nation, the King said: “We thank you, each and every one.”
Four portraits of Charles III and Queen Camilla, taken by photographer Hugo Burnand at Buckingham Palace after the Coronation on Saturday, were released to mark the occasion.
In the first, the King is captured in his full regalia, wearing the Imperial State Crown and dressed in his regal purple tunic and grandfather George VI’s Robe of Estate, conserved for the occasion.
He is seated on a Throne Chair in the Throne Room, holding the Orb in his left hand and the Sceptre with Cross in his right, the darker background adding gravitas and striking a relaxed but regal tone.
The throne is one of a pair of 1902 chairs that were made for the future King George V and Queen Mary for use at the Coronation of King Edward VII.
The Queen is pictured standing in the Green Drawing Room. Wearing Queen Mary’s Crown, her hands are clasped and the long train of her embroidered Robe of Estate is spread in front of her.
The rich purple velvet robe, made for the occasion, is embroidered in goldwork threads and intricately decorated with bees, a beetle and a host of flowers, drawing on the themes of nature and the environment.
It pays tribute to the King by incorporating delphiniums - one of his favourite flowers - while in memory of Elizabeth II it includes the late Queen's favourite bloom, lily of the valley.
The Queen Mary’s Crown was made by Garrard’s for the 1911 coronation of George V and mounted with 2,200 diamonds.
It originally featured the Koh-i-Noor diamond but, to avoid controversy, this time it has been reset with the Cullinan III, IV, and V diamonds in tribute to Elizabeth II, who often wore them as brooches.
In a separate image, she stands alongside the King, clutching her Bruce Oldfield-designed ivory Coronation dress. With a hint of a smile on his lips, the King appears relaxed and relieved that the day’s formalities are over.
Finally, all working members of the Royal family are pictured together; The Majesties flanked by the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke of Kent, the Gloucesters and Princess Alexandra, who is supported by the Edinburghs.
The team photo shows all those who will support the King as he embarks on his reign. Aged between 40 and 86, the band of 12 will set the tone for the new Carolean age.
The number of working royals has reduced in recent years due to the deaths of Prince Philip and Elizabeth II and the departures of the Duke of York and the Duke of Sussex.
By the time the portrait session had started, Prince Harry was already on his way back home to California.
The group image offers the first sight of the Princess of Wales’s Alexander McQueen dress in ivory silk crepe featuring embroidered rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock motifs.
The images will mark the moment for the history books, just as photographer Cecil Beaton’s iconic portraits of Elizabeth II’s coronation did in 1953.
Mr Burnand, 59, has been taking royal portraits for more than 20 years and was behind the lens for the official shots after the weddings of both the then Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker Bowles at Windsor Castle in 2005 and Prince William and Catherine Middleton at Buckingham Palace in 2011.
He told the Telegraph it was a “family moment” adding of the portraits: “We keep it nice and tight and cosy.”
In his message, the King said: “As the Coronation weekend draws to a close, my wife and I just wanted to share our most sincere and heartfelt thanks to all those who have helped to make this such a special occasion.
“We pay particular tribute to the countless people who have given their time and dedication to ensuring that the celebrations in London, Windsor and further afield were as happy, safe and enjoyable as possible.
“To those who joined in the celebrations - whether at home, at street parties and lunches, or by volunteering in communities - we thank you, each and every one.”
He added: “To know that we have your support and encouragement, and to witness your kindness expressed in so many different ways, has been the greatest possible Coronation gift, as we now rededicate our lives to serving the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and Commonwealth.”
The message was signed Charles R.
The personal message marked the end of a weekend that blended ancient ceremonial tradition with pomp and pageantry, Pete Tong and Kermit the Frog.
The two-hour ceremony at Westminster Abbey was followed by the spectacle of a 4,000-strong procession and the King’s first appearance on the palace balcony as monarch.
The Coronation concert, featuring an eclectic mix of Muppets, Shakespeare and pop music followed thousands of street parties and Big Lunch events.
Meanwhile, on Monday Prince Louis, five, took part in his first official royal engagement as he joined his family to support the Big Help Out volunteer initiative.
Both Charles and Camilla are said to be “extremely” tired after the long weekend but “so proud of how it went.”
On Tuesday, the couple will travel to Sandringham in Norfolk for some rest and relaxation, having opted not to attend the second Coronation Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.
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