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Prince William and Kate Middleton share new video to celebrate King Charles' coronation: 'What. A. Day'

Prince William and Kate Middleton celebrated King Charles III’s coronation with a new clip they shared after the conclusion of the historic day.

The Princess and Princess of Wales posted a recap video that featured official footage of the festivities following the crowning of King Charles and Queen Camilla at London’s Westminster Abbey on Saturday. 

“What. A. Day.,” the couple wrote on their official Twitter page.

“Thank you to everyone who made it happen,” they added.

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At the beginning of the video, Kate, 41, and William, 40, were seen clad in their formal robes and mantels as they walked down steps leaving for Westminster Abbey.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were joined by their children Prince George, 9, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5. The family was seen smiling while getting into black SUVs on their way to the royal church.

The minute-long video featured highlights of the day including the royal procession and the flypast over Buckingham Palace. William, Kate and their children were seen waving from their carriage and smiling while gathered with the royal family on the palace balcony.

The video ended with a closing shot of Charles waving while standing on the balcony with Camilla.

The historic ceremony was Britain’s first coronation since Charles mother Queen Elizabeth II was crowned 70 years ago. The coronation was marked with touching tributes to the late monarch, who died at the age of 96 in Scotland last September.

Kate sported the George VI Festoon Necklace, which was commissioned by King George VI in 1950 as a gift for his daughter, then-Princess Elizabeth. She also wore a pair of diamond and pearl earrings previously owned by her late mother-in-law Princess Diana.

The Princess of Wales’ coronation ensemble featured a custom gown by Alexander McQueen, the same designer who made her bridal gown for her royal wedding with William. Charlotte coordinated with her mother in a white McQueen cape dress and the two both donned glittering leaf headpieces by McQueen.

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During the ceremony, William, who wore the ceremonial dress uniform of the Welsh Guards, honored his father with a spoken vow. George, who served as one of Charles’ four Pages of Honour, wore a red uniform. He is the youngest future king to have had an official role in a coronation.

However, it was Louis who stole the show once again at the royal event. The five-year-old was pictured yawning at the ceremony, pressing his nose up against the carriage window during the procession and shouting from the balcony as the flyover was taking place.

Charles’ historic coronation was attended by 2,200 guests and watched by millions around the world.

Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf doing well after heart surgery

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf is doing well after undergoing a planned surgical procedure “in the heart area,” the palace said Monday.

The surgery “went according to plan and the King is doing well,” the royal household said. “The king thanks for all the support and the warmth shown to him and feels grateful for Swedish healthcare.”

The official announcement did not elaborate on the nature of the surgery. The king is not known to have had surgery for a any serious ailment before.

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After the surgery, the 76-year-monarch will take a rest period, meaning that his planned commitments this month and in early March will be pushed back to later this spring.

The king ascended the throne on Sept. 15, 1973 and is the longest reigning monarch in Sweden. Later this year, the king will celebrate his 50 years on the throne.

The royal family is hugely popular in Sweden. The monarchy enjoys widespread support despite the egalitarianism that otherwise characterizes society in the Nordic country.

King Charles III formally proclaimed as monarch in historic ceremony

Charles III was formally proclaimed as king by the Accession Council Saturday during a historic ceremony at St. James Palace.

“I shall strive to follow the inspiring example I have been set in upholding constitutional government and to seek the peace, harmony and prosperity of the peoples of these islands, and of the Commonwealth realms and territories throughout the world,” the King said.

The ceremony was attended by Prince William of Wales and the Kings wife, Camilla who has become Queen Consort.

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Garter Principle King of Arms, David Vines White, then read the proclamation of King Charles III from the Friary Court balcony of St James’s Palace. 

Charles automatically became King upon the death of his mother, but the Accession Council confirmed his role with the attendance of the Privy Councilors.

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The United Kingdom’s newest monarch paid tribute to his recently deceased mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

“My mother gave an example of lifelong love and of selfless service,” he said. “My mother’s reign was unequalled in its duration, its dedication and its devotion.”

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The king approved an order that declared the day of his mother’s funeral a federal holiday.

The Associated Press and Landon Mion contributed to this report.