After months of meticulous planning, King Charles’ Coronation is finally here! The special ceremony, which takes place at Westminster Abbey, will officially see the new monarch formally crowed the king, eight months on since his accession to the throne following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth last September.The historic occasion will no doubt be a staple in many calendars around the world, as it marks the first coronation the United Kingdom has seen in over 70 years, with viewers from all corners of the globe set to tune into the special broadcast that will see the coronation streamed to millions.
With just hours to go until the pageantry truly kicks off with a procession in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach that will see King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla travel from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, thousands of visitors have already begun to arrive in London in the hopes of securing the perfect viewing spot to watch the event unfold.
Making the most of the hype and grandeur of the occasion, several eager fans have even been taking photos at a number of attractive installations that have been set up around the capital, with a throne, crown, and plenty of flowers providing the perfect backdrop to take a commemorative selfie.
In recognition of their commitment to the once in a lifetime celebration, a handful of lucky fans were even treated to a surprise visit by King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William and Kate Middleton, The Princess of Wales as they greeted fans who had camped out on Friday.
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