King Charles and Queen Camilla were "deeply touched" after their historic Coronation, which Buckingham Palace has described as a "glorious occasion".
The newly crowned couple released a statement to thank those who turned out to support them amid the wet weather that blighted London yesterday during the Coronation.
The statement from Buckingham Palace said: "Their Majesties were deeply touched by the events of yesterday and profoundly grateful both to all those who helped to make it such a glorious occasion – and to the very many who turned out to show their support in such numbers in London and further afield."
The heartfelt message comes after the newly crowned King and Queen set the seal on their Coronation day by twice appearing on Buckingham Palace’s balcony to acknowledge the nation.
Charles and Camilla, in lavish robes and wearing their crowns, returned with a wave the cheers of the crowds who braved downpours during a ceremonial military celebration not seen for 70 years.
The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, joined the monarch and his wife and then well-wishers were treated to an encore with just the King and Queen.
Making their first balcony appearance of the King’s reign, the couple looked relaxed after the momentous coronation, watched around the globe.
The historic moment came a few minutes past midday, when the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby placed St Edward’s Crown on Charles’ head and he became the 40th reigning sovereign to be crowned at Westminster Abbey, the nation’s coronation church since 1066.
The coronation was a spiritual and deeply personal event for the King, a "committed Anglican Christian", who was anointed, seen kneeling at the abbey’s high altar and received homage from his son and heir, the Prince of Wales.
Today, the celebrations continue as thousands of people across the country will join a Coronation Big Lunch to mark the crowning of the King, causing a buzz of excitement for organisers.
A palace spokeswoman said big lunches will take place from Saturday to Monday "in a nationwide act of celebration and friendship".
Alongside the thousands of street parties expected to be held at the weekend, people are encouraged to come together across the country for the Coronation Big Lunch.
Sophie and Edward, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will attend a big lunch in Cranleigh, the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence will visit a community street party in Swindon, and Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie will join a big lunch in Windsor.
Buckingham Palace said the Big Help Out on Monday will "highlight the positive impact volunteering has on communities across the nation".
Meanwhile later tonight, a star-studded concert will take place at Windsor Castle, where the likes of Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Take That will perform.
