Waving Union Jack flags and donning hats and crowns, the ceremony that was watched around the world was played on the giant screen on Millennium Square to the delighted crowds.
Meanwhile, the crowd also gathered at the Royal Armouries where armoured knights paraded around Leeds Dock on horseback, in a one-off recreation of the Ceremony of the King’s Champion, unseen since 1821. The stunning set of replica of the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London were also on display The highly-realistic replicas were made in honour of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and were displayed across the world. They have been in the Royal Armouries’ collection since the 1970s.
13. Coronation Day at the Royal Armouries
The coronation parade attracted huge crowds in Leeds. Photo: Steve Riding
14. Coronation Day at the Royal Armouries
Children try on a replica crown as they help celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III Photo: Steve Riding
15. Coronation Day at the Royal Armouries
A musical accompaniment to the parade at the Royal Armouries. Photo: Steve Riding
16. Coronation Day at the Royal Armouries
Full of pomp and ceremony...the celebrations were well watched at the Royal Armouries. Photo: Steve Riding
17. Pool in Wharfedale Post Office dons its Coronation hat
The special coronation hat was made by Angela Gray of Otley. Angela's sister, Joyce Woollicroft, left, is manager at the Post Office. Also pictured is owner Paula O'Neil. Photo: Steve Riding
18. A street party in Yeadon
The residents of Thornlea Close held a patriotic party this afternoon to mark the Coronation Photo: Teresa Hall