you are in the cnn newsroom. i m paula reed in washington. jim acosta is off. history unfolded before the world today. for the first time in 70 years, there is a new british monarch sitting on the thrown. god save the king! god save the king! king charles iii was officiaofficial ly crowned today at westminster abbey, a moment he s been waiting for more than seven decades. his wife, camilla, also received her crown, officially making her britain s new queen. tens of thousands of royal enthusiasts filled the streets through london to greet the royal family. the twitter account for kensington palace released this video a short time ago. cnn s max foster has more of today s highlights from london. god save the king god save the king. reporter: a day of destiny. the patient prince crowned at last. charles iii, king of the united kingdom and commonwealth realms. london stood still has well wishers lined the streets, huddled in the rain, to join the celebration