London prepares for coronation pomp and pageantry

Great Britain’s royal family turns the page on a new chapter with the coronation of King Charles III. Charles ascended the throne when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died last year.

But the coronation on Saturday is a religious ceremony that provides a more formal confirmation of his role as head of state and titular head of the Church of England. Charles says he wants to slim down the monarchy, and his coronation was planned accordingly. But it will still feature ornate regalia and be attended by heads of state and royals from other nations.