Charles III crowned at Westminster Abbey in a historic ceremony

King Charles III was crowned monarch of the United Kingdom on Saturday, during a generational ceremony steeped in pageantry and history. The coronation took place at Westminster Abbey in London, when Charles had St. Edward's Crown placed upon his head, at which point cries of "God Save the King" rang out. His wife Camilla was similarly crowned queen consort. Gun salutes were heard at 13 locations across the U.K. at the moment Charles was crowned. However, even as the coronation ushered in a new era for the British monarchy, there were numerous protests seen across the United Kingdom, as the pageantry and wealth of the day remained controversial given the rising cost of living in Europe.