Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has been crowned on the first of three days of coronation rites.
During Saturday's ceremony, the 66-year-old king was handed the 7.3kg (16lbs) Great Crown of Victory, which he placed on his head.
He then issued his first royal command, promising to reign with righteousness, as his father had done at his coronation 69 years ago.
The coronation comes at a time of political uncertainty. A general election was held on 24 March, the first since the army took control in a coup in 2014, but a new government has yet to be declared. (BBC)