THIS is the awkward moment the Archbishop of Canterbury was forced to WEDGE King Charles’ crown on his head.
Charles was today crowned after promising to pledge his life to his country in a historic coronation ceremony watched by millions.
But eagle-eyed viewers managed to spot a blunder during the ceremony.
While placing St Edward's Crown onto the King’s head the Archbishop wiggled it to fit in on his head.
He then lifted it once more before pushing it back on his head.
The Archbishop then crouched down to the King’s eye level to make sure the crown was straight.
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Royal fans rushed to social media to give their opinion on the awkward moment.
One joked: “Personal highlight of the coronation was the 30 seconds it took them to fit the crown on Charles' head.”
Another said: “I mean… that crown didn’t really fit, did it?
“Had to really smash it on there.”
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A third added: “Sorry, not sorry, but the “screwing” the crown on Charles' head to endure proper fit was truly hilarious.”
However, the blunder failed to put a damper on the historic moment.
Concentration showed on the King's face as the ceremony approached the crowning and Charles looked emotional ahead of the key moment.
Prince Louis was seen yawning on the front row in Westminster Abbey shortly after the crowning of his grandfather, the King.
As the King was officially enthroned the Archbishop proclaimed: "Stand firm, and hold fast from henceforth this seat of royal dignity." The enthronement traditionally represents the monarch taking possession of his kingdom."
The crown has been used in the coronation of kings and queens since the 13th century.
Meanwhile, it is the first time, a consort's crown has been recycled for a coronation rather than a new one being created.
The Dean of Westminster handed Queen Mary's Crown to the Archbishop before he said: "May thy servant Camilla, who wears this crown, be filled by thine abundant grace and with all princely virtues; reign in her heart, O King of love, that, being certain of thy protection, she may be crowned with thy gracious favour; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."
During the crowning the Queen was seen adjusting her hair out of her face.
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