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From traditional robes to statement headpieces, royals and guests wore an array of colourful outfits for the coronation of Britain’s King Charles III on Saturday, filling London’s Westminster Abbey with a mix of hues and designs.

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Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace shortly after their coronation. Both left the Abbey in purple Robes of Estate - Charles’, previously worn by George VI and Camilla’s designed by the Royal School of Needlework and featuring nature-themed embroidery.LEON NEAL/The Associated Press

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Britain's King Charles arrives at Westminster Abbey in a crimson coronation tunic and cream silk overshirt with royal naval trousers.Andrew Milligan/The Associated Press

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King Charles III wears ceremonial regalia worn by his predecessors to be crowned: the gold-silk full-length Supertunica coat and Coronation Sword Belt, and over that, the gold cloth Imperial Mantle, originally made for the coronation of George IV in 1821 and the oldest vestment in the service.Andrew Matthews/The Associated Press

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King Charles waves to the crowd of supporters from the balcony of the Buckingham Palace after his coronation in London on Saturday. He was crowned with the historic St. Edward’s Crown that hasn't been used since the coronation of King Charles II in 1661.LEON NEAL/The Associated Press

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Queen Camilla waves from the balcony of the Buckingham Palace after her coronation, in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. She wears an ivory gown embellished with silver and gold floral embroidery by British couturier Bruce Oldfield.LEON NEAL/The Associated Press

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Prince Harry, no longer a working royal, wore morning dress to his father King Charles' coronation at Westminster Abbey on Saturday.Andrew Matthews/The Associated Press

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Catherine, Princess of Wales, arrives at Westminster Abbey for the coronation wearing formal robes and mantels over an ivory silk crepe frock adorned with embroidered rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock motifs - a nod to the United Kingdom’s four nations, designed by Alexander McQueen, the same label she chose for her wedding dress in 2011.WPA Pool/Getty Images

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William Prince of Wales arrives for the coronation of his father, King Charles III, wearing the ceremonial dress uniform of the Welsh Guards beneath formal robes and mantels.Unknown/The Associated Press

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Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis wave from the Buckingham Palace balcony following King Charles' coronation ceremony. Both Charlotte and her mother wore ivory silk crepe frocks adorned with embroidered rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock motifs.HANNAH MCKAY/Reuters

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Britain's Prince Andrew wears traditional robes to the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey on Saturday May 6.Andrew Matthews/The Associated Press

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Princess Beatrice, left, wears a bold fuchsia dress to the coronation ceremony of her uncle, King Charles.POOL/Reuters

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Princess Beatrice, left, arrives at Westminster Abbey ahead of the coronation ceremony wearing a deep purple dress with a matching hat and jacket.Andrew Milligan/The Associated Press

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Zara Phillips attends the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla in a powder blue dress and matching hat.Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images

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Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie arrive at Westminster Abbey for the coronation of King Charles in London on Saturday May 6.Peter Tarry/The Associated Press

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Carole Middleton arrives at Westminster Abbey in a bold, royal blue set ahead of the coronation of King Charles in London on Saturday.Andrew Milligan/The Associated Press

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Actress Emma Thompson wears a red floral print jacket to King Charles' coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey.DYLAN MARTINEZ/Reuters

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US singer Katy Perry leaves Westminster Abbey following the coronation ceremony of King Charles and Queen Camilla in a pale pink set and matching headpiece.Jane Barlow/The Associated Press

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Musician Nick Cave wears a three-piece black suit to the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla on May 6.POOL/Getty Images

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