He was 4 when his mother was crowned. Now seven decades later, King Charles III will take center stage for his own coronation.
Saturday’s display of ancient pageantry will be the culmination of a life spent in the eye of a public over whom he now reigns.
From Wales to the White House, through nature and family drama, here are some photos that best illustrate the life of Britain’s new monarch — before an occasion sure to generate many more.