Reports indicate that 20.4 million people watched the coronation of King Charles on a Saturday, while the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex was watched by 17.9 million people.
It is worth noting that Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding was viewed by 24 million people, while the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II was viewed by 28 million people.
The coronation of King Charles III was held on a Saturday and was the largest ceremonial event in Britain for 70 years. The ceremony was a blend of 1,000 years of history with a monarchy suited for modern times.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the leader of the Anglican Church, placed the St Edward's Crown on Charles' head while he sat on a 14th-century throne in Westminster Abbey, in front of a congregation comprising approximately 100 world leaders, as well as millions of viewers on television.
During the solemn two-hour service, which included elements that date back to the time of King William the Conqueror in 1066, Camilla, Charles' second wife, was crowned queen as well.
Following the service, there was a massive military procession, gun salutes, cheers from thousands of soldiers, and a flypast by military aircraft as the king and queen waved from the balcony of Buckingham Palace to the cheering crowds that had gathered on The Mall boulevard.
Although the ceremony was rooted in history, it was an attempt to present an institution that is forward-thinking and reflects a more diverse country.
Notably, it was only the second British coronation to be televised, and it was an impressive display of pomp and pageantry that celebrated both the country's rich heritage and its promising future.
