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Scots descend on London for King Charles' Coronation

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Hordes of hardy Scots camped out in the rain overnight to secure the best viewing spots to watch today’s historic Coronation procession.They have joined an estimated 1.2million people in the UK capital hoping to witness history, with a global audience of 300million expected to watch on TV.Sheila Clark, 65, from Newton Mearns, near Glasgow, was on her folding chair on The Mall at 7am yesterday to guarantee a front row position.She said: “I’m here to see the procession, the Royal Family, the children, the gold coach, the military parade that we do so well.“I think it will be a wonderful occasion, I’m thrilled to be here and be part of it, seeing all the flags and all the people.“You can’t get that atmosphere on TV.” The flag-lined street was quiet when Sheila arrived but filled up during the day.By late afternoon there were crowds four-deep, setting up camp for the night to secure their position for the procession in the morning.Annette MacKay drove down from Glasgow and secured a prime viewing spot yesterday morning.The 67-year-old said: “It will be amazing to see the whole ­coronation.

We don’t know when there will be another one and I don’t know if I will be young enough to do all this again.”She spent the day making friends with other royal enthusiasts in tents, camping chairs and Union flag rugs beside her, adding: “We already have a WhatsApp group and are planning to go for afternoon tea.”Across The Mall, Jessie Young, 81, camped out for four days and met the King yesterday morning when he popped out to greet well-wishers.

Jessie, in a tartan scarf, said she wanted to be in London “to thank and support the King”.Peter Samson, 61, booked his flight to London as soon as the date was out.

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