it is 23m in london — coronation day in the united kingdom. you are looking at westminster abbey all lit up. just hours from now, king charles iii will be crowned, along with queen consort camilla, at westminster abbey in front of 2,300 guests watching in—person and millions of others around the world following along. it is an historic moment — charles becomes the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned there since 1066. am historic day in the united kingdom, and the bbc will have coverage from london, the 1a countries

in the commonwealth, and all over the globe, bringing you the regalia, processions and ancient rituals. we'll have all that and more, including the crowning moment itself later today at westminster abbey. these are pictures from inside the venue and how it will look for the grand ceremony. you can see the ornate chairs taking centre stage there, on top of the mediaeval mosaic floor of the church. crowds have been camping out ahead of the big day. they were treated to a surprise visit by king charles, the prince and the princess of wales. charles went to one side of the mall while william and kate went to the other. many continued to camp out despite the london rain, to save a spot on the procession route. let's go live now to bbc correspondent louisa pilbeam at the mall in london. we thought at 2am that a lot of people would be sleeping and getting rest but there seems to be a lot happening around you. yeah, it's sort of a party

atmosphere, but a little bit muted because some people are sleeping. but i've been so surprised by how many people are still awake. some ladies here. there was prosecco in this class, it's now water unfortunately!— this class, it's now water unfortunately! yes, it all got used up! _ unfortunately! yes, it all got used up! how— unfortunately! yes, it all got used up! how long _ unfortunately! yes, it all got used up! how long have - unfortunately! yes, it all got used up! how long have you| unfortunately! yes, it all got - used up! how long have you been here and where _ used up! how long have you been here and where have _ used up! how long have you been here and where have you - used up! how long have you been here and where have you come i here and where have you come from? . , , ., ., from? literally 'ust north of london. h from? literallyjust north of london, hemel_ from? literallyjust north of| london, hemel hempstead. from? literallyjust north of - london, hemel hempstead. and my cousin is from _ london, hemel hempstead. and my cousin is from nottinghamshire. - cousin is from nottinghamshire. loving the headbands! deely—boppers! loving the headbands! deely-boppers!- loving the headbands! deely-boppers! what are you lookinu deely-boppers! what are you looking most to _ deely-boppers! what are you looking most to seeing? - deely-boppers! what are you looking most to seeing? the | looking most to seeing? the atmosphere. _ looking most to seeing? the atmosphere, we _ looking most to seeing? the atmosphere, we are meeting lovely— atmosphere, we are meeting lovely pecule. _ atmosphere, we are meeting lovely people, it's _ atmosphere, we are meeting lovely people, it's been - lovely people, it's been absolutely _ lovely people, it's been absolutely great. - lovely people, it's been absolutely great.- lovely people, it's been absolutely great. look at this blanket, look— absolutely great. look at this blanket, look how cosy - absolutely great. look at this blanket, look how cosy she i absolutely great. look at this| blanket, look how cosy she is! i'm looking forward to seeing the gold _ i'm looking forward to seeing the gold state coach, it's only used — the gold state coach, it's only used at — the gold state coach, it's only used at coronations. i'm looking _ used at coronations. i'm looking forward to seeing that in action— looking forward to seeing that in action hopefully. if looking forward to seeing that in action hopefully.— looking forward to seeing that in action hopefully. if we come around here, _ in action hopefully. if we come

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go. there is room here but it's also quite tightly packed as well. if ijust come past here. these ladies from australia, cathy and andrea, you met charles when he came past. yes. he was walking _ charles when he came past. yes. he was walking across _ charles when he came past. yes. he was walking across because kate _ he was walking across because kate and — he was walking across because kate and william were on the other— kate and william were on the other side, and he wasjust shaking _ other side, and he wasjust shaking hands with everybody, and then— shaking hands with everybody, and then he came up where we were— and then he came up where we were and— and then he came up where we were and he fancied my hat. let's — were and he fancied my hat. let's have _ were and he fancied my hat. let's have a look at the hack. he did like that hat. == let's have a look at the hack. he did like that hat.— he did like that hat. -- the hat. he did like that hat. -- the hat- he _ he did like that hat. -- the hat. he knew— he did like that hat. -- the hat. he knew we _ he did like that hat. -- the hat. he knew we were - he did like that hat. -- the| hat. he knew we were from australia — hat. he knew we were from australia and _ hat. he knew we were from australia and he _ hat. he knew we were from australia and he shook our| australia and he shook our hands _ australia and he shook our hands and it was great. nice au ? hands and it was great. nice guy? delightful. _ hands and it was great. nice guy? delightful, lovely - hands and it was great. nice guy? delightful, lovely to i hands and it was great. nice l guy? delightful, lovely to see him. guy? delightful, lovely to see him- kate _ guy? delightful, lovely to see him. kate and _ guy? delightful, lovely to see him. kate and william - guy? delightful, lovely to see him. kate and william were i him. kate and william were doinu a him. kate and william were doing a walk _ him. kate and william were doing a walk around - him. kate and william were doing a walk around in i him. kate and william were | doing a walk around in soho him. kate and william were i doing a walk around in soho as well, a bit furtherfrom here. if we come around, look, everybody is coming around.

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we only arrived this evening, so we — we only arrived this evening, so we set _ we only arrived this evening, so we set up at 8:30pm. yeah, really— so we set up at 8:30pm. yeah, really excited about the coronation. it's a once—in—a—lifetime opportunity for us — once—in—a—lifetime opportunity for us we _ once—in—a—lifetime opportunity for us. we have met some lovely people — for us. we have met some lovely --eole. �* ., ., ., people. and on that note, we will be back _ people. and on that note, we will be back throughout i people. and on that note, we will be back throughout the i will be back throughout the night with lots of lovely people. it really is a lovely atmosphere down here. see you soon. ., , atmosphere down here. see you soon, ., , ., ,. ., atmosphere down here. see you soon. ., , ., ,. ., ., soon. that is fascinating. two weeks in _ soon. that is fascinating. two weeks in a — soon. that is fascinating. two weeks in a tent _ soon. that is fascinating. two weeks in a tent pairing. i soon. that is fascinating. two weeks in a tent pairing. what| soon. that is fascinating. two | weeks in a tent pairing. what a surprise, what has surprised you the most of all the people you the most of all the people you have been speaking to? i think i'm surprised at how many people are down here, notjust because they are interested in the royals, or they love the royals, but because of the atmosphere, it's a good event to be at because they want to embrace being british. i thought beforehand that it might be people who just love the royal family, but not

necessarily... of course there is interest in the royal family, but interested in each other, and i've been so fascinated by the fact people have come down for the event, to be involved and to have a great party. to be involved and to have a great party-— great party. what a great atmosphere. _ great party. what a great atmosphere. louisa, i great party. what a great atmosphere. louisa, at l great party. what a great i atmosphere. louisa, at the mall, we will come back to you later in the evening. let's go to phil in sydney. we caught a shot of you a moment ago. we heard from two australians, from melbourne, who were at the mall, camping out and waiting to see the coronation. tell us what is happening where you are. , , are. this is the new south wales government - are. this is the new south wales government house | are. this is the new south i wales government house on sydney harbour. about 200 guests have gathered for this coronation event. a tree planting ceremony and celebration, and also tributes to king charles iii, he is australia's king, and there has been an australian flavour to

this event. a traditional indigenous smoking ceremony, a traditional aboriginal welcome. and music from a military band as well. across the country, i think it's safe to say coronation events will be fairly subdued, and not vast in number, but for those people who are taking an interest in the king's coronation, today is a very big day. by, the king's coronation, today is a very big day-— a very big day. a lot of interest _ a very big day. a lot of interest in _ a very big day. a lot of interest in how - a very big day. a lot of- interest in how commonwealth countries are watching this coronation. what is your centre there in australia of what this coronation day means to people? i think the accession of king charles ii! has once again reignited debate about australia's future. australia is a constitutional monarchy, the british monarchy is australia's head of state. king charles is the king of australia. and the republic movement in this country sensed

an opportunity now. they believe the monarchy is increasingly irrelevant and outdated in this country. on the other side of the ledger, you have supporters of the constitutional monarchy who simply believe the system has given australia a very stable and secure form of democracy. the prime minister anthony albanese leads a left of centre labour government in this country, he is a republican. he has promised ultimately another vote on a referendum on a republic in this country, but we are not quite sure when that will happen. in short, the king's accession has once again reignited debate about australia's constitutional future. , ., future. phil in sydney, great to see you- _ future. phil in sydney, great to see you. some _ future. phil in sydney, great to see you. some sunny i to see you. some sunny beautiful weather, unlike in london. we will see how australia marked the coronation. let's go to two guests who have beenjoining us. richard, a royal commentator who served as a

private secretary and adviser to several monarchs�* representatives in canada. and the associate editor at the washington post. wait to see you both. how will you be marking the coronation it where will you be?— will you be? besides on with ou? i will you be? besides on with you? i will— will you be? besides on with you? i will be _ will you be? besides on with you? i will be down - will you be? besides on with you? i will be down on i will you be? besides on with you? i will be down on the i will you be? besides on with i you? i will be down on the mall tomorrow, talking to people in the crowds and trying to see what i can on the possession, seeing what it all feels like. we should say, it�*s very brave of you to stay up all night speaking to us on the bbc, and we are very grateful. richard, how about yourself, i assume you are going to be waking up very early?— you are going to be waking up ve earl? , , , very early? yes, waking up very early and _ very early? yes, waking up very early and watching _ very early? yes, waking up very early and watching from - very early? yes, waking up very| early and watching from london. we have — early and watching from london. we have a — early and watching from london. we have a ceremony here in the nation's — we have a ceremony here in the nation's capital, i'm in ottawa this evening, i will be covering that for a canadian network _ covering that for a canadian network. looking at a number of

major _ network. looking at a number of major announcements tomorrow from — major announcements tomorrow from canada with respect of the kings _ from canada with respect of the kings reign, coinage and stamps and proclamation of his titles. and revisions to symbols in canada. _ and revisions to symbols in canada, in addition to a modest celebration, not unlike what we were _ celebration, not unlike what we were listening to in australia. ceremonies across canada, flag raisings, — ceremonies across canada, flag raisings, gun salutes, some tea parties. — raisings, gun salutes, some tea parties, some gatherings, but most— parties, some gatherings, but most canadians willjust wake up most canadians willjust wake up early— most canadians willjust wake up early to watch the ceremony or go— up early to watch the ceremony or go about their day on a saturday— or go about their day on a saturday here in canada. richard, _ saturday here in canada. richard, that's an interesting richard, that�*s an interesting point. we heard from phil as well, people asking questions about the future of the monarchy in their countries. what is your sense of how interested canadians are in king charles and what do you think that means for him? well, i think interest _ think that means for him? well, i think interest is _ think that means for him? well, i think interest is kind _ think that means for him? well, i think interest is kind of- i think interest is kind of varied _ i think interest is kind of varied about the king. canadians know about his relationship with his late wife who was— relationship with his late wife who was extremely popular here

in canada — who was extremely popular here in canada. the duchess of cornwall, _ in canada. the duchess of cornwall, as she was, now queen consort, — cornwall, as she was, now queen consort, she's not as well— known either. consort, she's not as well—known either. so consort, she's not as well— known either. so there is a bit _ well— known either. so there is a bit of— well— known either. so there is a bit of a — well— known either. so there is a bit of a blank slate on that and — a bit of a blank slate on that and canadians don't really know what _ and canadians don't really know what to — and canadians don't really know what to expect. a lot of them have — what to expect. a lot of them have moved on from the idea of monarchy, _ have moved on from the idea of monarchy, because of some of the issues _ monarchy, because of some of the issues with the house of windsor, _ the issues with the house of windsor, and also with the overall— windsor, and also with the overall looking at reconciliation, with indigenous issues, — reconciliation, with indigenous issues, the issues with the slave — issues, the issues with the slave trade. these issues have been _ slave trade. these issues have been extremely damaging for the institution in canada. that said. _ institution in canada. that said. it's _ institution in canada. that said, it's a very, very constitutional high bar for canadians to make a change. and while _ canadians to make a change. and while it's— canadians to make a change. and while it's possible for people to say— while it's possible for people to say they don't like something, it's not clear what they— something, it's not clear what they would replace it with. so that's— they would replace it with. so that's going to be a significant issue for the country— significant issue for the country to grapple with in the years— country to grapple with in the years ahead, even though there were _ years ahead, even though there were many other important public— were many other important public policy issues that probably command the stage more importantly. probably command the stage more importantly-— importantly. that's a really interesting _ importantly. that's a really interesting point. - importantly. that's a really interesting point. orton, i interesting point. orton, coming to you, we have heard this is a slimmed down ceremony compared to the last

coronation. tell us what we are going to see in this coronation and what makes this different. well, so this coronation service is supposed to be about an hour shorter than the 1953 service for queen elizabeth ii. but we are going to say, i think, 7000 ceremonial troops tomorrow, and an additional 4000 officers with them, and a mile long procession. so in some senses, it�*s really hard to kind of accept the idea that this is slimmed down. i mean, it might be changed from 1953, but this is also going to be the largest turnout of military troops for a state occasion since 1953. so, you know, slimmed down is relative. brute slimmed down is relative. we are 'ust slimmed down is relative. we are just looking at pictures now of some of the rehearsals happening a few nights ago that took place in london ahead of the coronation. tell us more

also about the regalia, these are ancient traditions and objects used for this coronation.- objects used for this coronation. ., . ., , coronation. one of the changes that we will _ coronation. one of the changes that we will see _ coronation. one of the changes that we will see with _ coronation. one of the changes that we will see with the i that we will see with the ceremony is that there are leaders from other faiths involved, presenting some of the regalia to the king. there is a 12th century spoon, the coronation is the only time that st edward�*s crown comes out. there is a ring for the sovereign and for the queen consort. they will each have a different sceptre. a lot of different sceptre. a lot of different pieces and a lot of special garments that king charles will wear as well. very interesting- — charles will wear as well. very interesting. richard, - charles will wear as well. very interesting. richard, this i charles will wear as well. very interesting. richard, this is i charles will wear as well. very interesting. richard, this is a l interesting. richard, this is a big question, but what do you

think king charles is facing, and how he is preparing for this big day? we have heard a lot about his attitude towards the monarchy and how that has changed as well.— changed as well. let's be honest, he _ changed as well. let's be honest, he has— changed as well. let's be honest, he has been i changed as well. let's be i honest, he has been preparing for this— honest, he has been preparing for this day for about 70 years _ for this day for about 70 years. this day has been coming _ years. this day has been coming. it's hard to believe it is here, — coming. it's hard to believe it is here, in— coming. it's hard to believe it is here, in some ways. i think he has — is here, in some ways. i think he has taken a very direct interest— he has taken a very direct interest in every aspect of the coronation. you only have to look — coronation. you only have to look at — coronation. you only have to look at all— coronation. you only have to look at all the details announced in the last few days, around the _ announced in the last few days, around the flowers, the music, the harpist, the garments, all manner— the harpist, the garments, all manner of— the harpist, the garments, all manner of things. this really shows— manner of things. this really shows his _ manner of things. this really shows his touch. there is no doubt — shows his touch. there is no doubt he _ shows his touch. there is no doubt he has been working closely _ doubt he has been working closely with the archbishop of canterbury on the liturgy, and it has— canterbury on the liturgy, and it has been broadened to refer to other— it has been broadened to refer to other states, which would have — to other states, which would have been unthinkable 70 years a-o have been unthinkable 70 years ago at _ have been unthinkable 70 years ago at the queen'scoronation. it's probably a night of some nerves, _ it's probably a night of some nerves, he is staying at clarence _ nerves, he is staying at clarence house, iwonder nerves, he is staying at clarence house, i wonder how much — clarence house, i wonder how much sleep he will get with the crowds — much sleep he will get with the crowds starting to gather

outside, possibly singing and enjoying themselves from time to time — enjoying themselves from time to time. it's going to be a very. _ to time. it's going to be a very. very— to time. it's going to be a very, very stressful and busy day, — very, very stressful and busy day, obviously. but it is something i think he has had a sense — something i think he has had a sense of— something i think he has had a sense of peace about for a long time, _ sense of peace about for a long time, because this coronation was _ time, because this coronation was not — time, because this coronation was notjust planned in the last— was notjust planned in the last six— was notjust planned in the last six months, it's clear there _ last six months, it's clear there was a lot of planning well— there was a lot of planning well before the death of the late queen.— well before the death of the late queen. very interesting. of course _ late queen. very interesting. of course a — late queen. very interesting. of course a lot _ late queen. very interesting. of course a lot of— of course a lot of excitement. richard and autumn, a big thank you, we are going to let you get some sleep so you can enjoy the coronation, thank you both. the coronation is notjust been celebrated in the uk. some americans in the us following along. let�*s go to helena at the queen vic, a british pub in washington, dc. you have been speaking to people all night, tell us what the atmosphere has been like there ahead of the coronation.—

been like there ahead of the coronation. , ., , , ., coronation. there is a sense of anticipation — coronation. there is a sense of anticipation here, _ coronation. there is a sense of anticipation here, as— coronation. there is a sense of anticipation here, as you i anticipation here, as you pointed out it is a british pub. the liverpool football scarf is a bit of a clue. this pub is a hive of activity, getting ready for a big coronation watch party tomorrow. kicking off from 6am, so really testing the dedication of everyone who is going to bejoining. if you want to compare it to 1952, back then, 32 million americans tuned in to watch the coronation of elizabeth ii. the tape had to be flown from london to the united states so the american networks could show it. but it will be shown here at the queen vic pub tomorrow. i want to introduce you to a very busy man tonight. my you to a very busy man tonight. my name is andrew. you you to a very busy man tonight. my name is andrew.— my name is andrew. you are one ofthe my name is andrew. you are one of the bartenders. _ my name is andrew. you are one of the bartenders. tell _ my name is andrew. you are one of the bartenders. tell us - of the bartenders. tell us about the plan for tomorrow? we are opening the doors at 6am, we have — are opening the doors at 6am, we have been selling tickets. we have _ we have been selling tickets. we have 90 something seats, 90 something tickets. everyone is

guaranteed a seat. we are going to open— guaranteed a seat. we are going to open up— guaranteed a seat. we are going to open up plenty of standing room — to open up plenty of standing room for— to open up plenty of standing room for everyone else. serving drinks, — room for everyone else. serving drinks, some food. we're going to be _ drinks, some food. we're going to be having some drink specials— to be having some drink specials and some classic english _ specials and some classic english breakfast to enact. you said it sold _ english breakfast to enact. you said it sold out _ english breakfast to enact. gm. said it sold out really quickly, why do you think that is? , ., , ,., is? there is generally some enthusiasm _ is? there is generally some enthusiasm for _ is? there is generally some enthusiasm for it. - is? there is generally some enthusiasm for it. dc i is? there is generally some enthusiasm for it. dc is i is? there is generally some enthusiasm for it. dc is a i is? there is generally some i enthusiasm for it. dc is a very bil enthusiasm for it. dc is a very big city — enthusiasm for it. dc is a very big city it _ enthusiasm for it. dc is a very big city. it doesn't take that many— big city. it doesn't take that many people. a small enthusiastic contingent can pack— enthusiastic contingent can pack out— enthusiastic contingent can pack out the building. a enthusiastic contingent can pack out the building.- enthusiastic contingent can pack out the building. a lot of enthusiasm. _ pack out the building. a lot of enthusiasm. one _ pack out the building. a lot of enthusiasm. one of— pack out the building. a lot of enthusiasm. one of your i enthusiasm. one of your colleague said people might turn up dressed smart, in fascinated.— turn up dressed smart, in fascinated. , ., fascinated. yes, we also opened u . fascinated. yes, we also opened u- for fascinated. yes, we also opened up for the _ fascinated. yes, we also opened up for the queen'sfuneral i fascinated. yes, we also opened up for the queen'sfuneral and i up for the queen'sfuneral and it was— up for the queen'sfuneral and it was a — up for the queen'sfuneral and it was a bit of a fashion show. a bit— it was a bit of a fashion show. a bit of— it was a bit of a fashion show. a bit of a _ it was a bit of a fashion show. a bit of a pilgrimage site, would you say, for ex—pats, anglophile is? would you say, for ex-pats, anglophile is?— would you say, for ex-pats, anglophile is?_ i would you say, for ex-pats, i anglophile is?_ i am anglophile is? absolutely. i am a brit away _ anglophile is? absolutely. i am a brit away from _ anglophile is? absolutely. i am a brit away from home. - anglophile is? absolutely. i am a brit away from home. the - a brit away from home. the accent gives it away. i'm intrigued about the menu, what

have you got planned? we intrigued about the menu, what have you got planned?- have you got planned? we are 'ust have you got planned? we are just doing _ have you got planned? we are just doing our _ have you got planned? we are just doing our regular- have you got planned? we are just doing our regular menu. l have you got planned? we are l just doing our regular menu. we have _ just doing our regular menu. we have the — just doing our regular menu. we have the full english, sausage rolls — have the full english, sausage rolls. every weekend, we do beef— rolls. every weekend, we do beef and _ rolls. every weekend, we do beef and lamb roast. we make it in the _ beef and lamb roast. we make it in the morning and we sell it until— in the morning and we sell it until we _ in the morning and we sell it until we sell out, usually in the — until we sell out, usually in the early— until we sell out, usually in the early afternoon.- the early afternoon. that sounds absolutely - the early afternoon. that - sounds absolutely spectacular. did you hear about the coronation quiche? did you think about making it? i heard about it, think about making it? i heard about it. i _ think about making it? i heard about it, i don't _ think about making it? i heard about it, i don't know- think about making it? i heard about it, i don't know if- think about making it? i heard about it, i don't know if the i about it, i don't know if the chef— about it, i don't know if the chef has _ about it, i don't know if the chef has i_ about it, i don't know if the chef has. i don't know if the american _ chef has. i don't know if the american palate is ready... spinach— american palate is ready... spinach and beans, right? that would — spinach and beans, right? that would not _ spinach and beans, right? that would not sell well! | spinach and beans, right? that would not sell well!— would not sell well! i don't think the american - would not sell well! i don't think the american palate | would not sell well! i don't. think the american palate is ready either, good luck for tomorrow, i'm sure it's going tomorrow, i'm sure it's going to be a great party. as you can hear, a lot of fascination, enthusiasm, people wanting to come and be part of history. it has been seven decades, as you know, since we have seen a coronation. a lot of people have never lived through a moment like this, and that's one of the reasons people want to get together and watch it,

here in a bar in washington, dc. ., , ., ., ., dc. helena, give us an idea of how peeple — dc. helena, give us an idea of how peeple in _ dc. helena, give us an idea of how people in the _ dc. helena, give us an idea of how people in the us - dc. helena, give us an idea of how people in the us feel - dc. helena, give us an idea of. how people in the us feel about the monarchy? ah, how people in the us feel about the monarchy?— the monarchy? a really interesting _ the monarchy? a really interesting question. . the monarchy? a really interesting question. i | interesting question. i think the answer is one that is evolving. i took a look at a recent study and it found the late queen elizabeth ii, as andrew was saying, she remains the most popular member of the british royal family in this country. when it comes to king charles iii, 25% of the people viewed him favourably, 24% negatively, and the rest were a little ambivalent, to be frank. of course, a lot of star power with the duke and duchess of sussex, prince harry and meghan, and generally they are viewed more favourably this side of the atlantic than back home. and of course, a lot of speculation as to whether meghan would attend the coronation. a lot of sympathy for her decision not to attend. you have to point out of

course, as well, tomorrow it is the fourth birthday of prince archie, in california. so certainly some good wishes for another member of the british royal family in the united states tomorrow.- royal family in the united states tomorrow. helena, 'ust cuickl , states tomorrow. helena, 'ust quickly, you i states tomorrow. helena, 'ust quickly, you have i states tomorrow. helena, 'ust quickly, you have been h states tomorrow. helena, just | quickly, you have been looking at some of the other parties happening across the us. give us a quick round—up of what people will be doing. us a quick round-up of what people will be doing.- us a quick round-up of what people will be doing. going to coast-to-coast _ people will be doing. going to coast-to-coast quickly, - people will be doing. going to coast-to-coast quickly, in - people will be doing. going to| coast-to-coast quickly, in new coast—to—coast quickly, in new york a big picnic happening in central park. tea parties happening in washington, dc. if you head over to the west coast, you have to get up early, 2am, garden parties and drinks on the beach in miami. so something for everyone. something for everyone but no spinach and beans, the american palate not ready for that! helena, at the queen vic in washington, dc, thank you very much. we have been speaking about food, and the bbc has plenty on the coronation venue on our website. the royal

chef's coronation quiche. the website has full recipes for you to try at home. communities and neighbours encouraged to celebrate together at coronation lunches all over the uk on sunday the 7th of may. if you are watching from the us, it is indeed an early start. the formal celebrations begin with the procession from buckingham palace, due to get under way at 10:20am local time, 5.20 eastern standard time. we will see king charles iii and queen consort camilla making their way down the mall in the diamond jubilee stagecoach. to westminster abbey. the king will enter the abbey. the king will enter the abbey through the great west door wearing a red velvet robot states. the ceremony will begin at 6am on the eastern coast in the us. —— red velvet robe of state. prince george will be among the pages. the king and

queen consort will then return to buckingham palace and go to the west terrace. at 2:30pm local time, the west terrace. at 2:30pm localtime, 9:30am the west terrace. at 2:30pm local time, 9:30am est, the west terrace. at 2:30pm localtime, 9:30am est, the royals will gather on the balcony or a fly past, which marked the end of the public celebrations. members of the army, royal navy and air force, culminating in a display by the red arrows. 0n culminating in a display by the red arrows. on sunday, the public is invited to hold their own parties, the coronation big lunch. sunday evening local time, the coronation concert at windsor castle. the weekend wraps up with the big help 0ut, encouraging people to volunteer in their local communities. the uk is the only european country that still uses regalia at the coronation, the crown, orb and sceptre.

the king's orb and sceptres were made for the last king charles, king charles ii, in 1661. they've been used in coronations since then. the orb is a hollow gold globe, mounted with jewels and topped with a cross symbolising the christian world. the sceptre with cross represents power and justice. the star of africa on top is cut from the largest diamond in the world. the king will also be presented with the sceptre with dove. also called the rod of equity and mercy, it represents the monarch's spiritual role. st edward's chair was made in 1300 by order of edward i to enclose the stone of destiny, a symbol of the scottish monarchy. it will sit on the mosaic floor, in front of the high altar. st edward's crown is only used at a coronation. we're familiar with a representation of it on post boxes or on the cover of a passport. it's solid gold, set with 41m jewels, including rubies, sapphires and garnets.

let's ta ke let's take a look at the front pages of the newspapers in the uk on the day of the coronation. the daily telegraph has chosen a pictue of king charles meeting the crowd and has an 84—page magazine and coronation supplement. on the sun's front page they have a picture of the two crowns with the headline "his and hers". the times has the headline the "king's day of destiny". the daily mail has a similar headline — with a picture of a younger looking king charles. the mirror says "he will not only wear the crown, he will bear the weight of history and the hopes of a nation". the daily express has a picture of the coronation chair with the headline "day of destiny". and finally the daily star, which often has a more light—hearted look at the news, says 130 million pints of beer will be consumed over the three day weekend!

stay with us on bbc news. live pictures of westminster abbey. this is london. it is around 2:30am. we will follow the latest on the coronation, stay with us. hello there. the coronation is almost here and the heavy showers that we had on friday, those have been fading away. we had some late in the day lovely rainbows, but earlier on, there was a lot of thunder and lightning. those have pushed clear, but we need to look to the south now into the english channel. this is where our weather is now coming from, the cloud thickening up and these weather fronts will bring some rain. so this is the forecast for the coronation in central london. looks cloudy, there'll be some rain from time to time. temperatures are not going to be as high as the 20 celsius that we had on friday. we start with ten degrees in london first thing on saturday, seven or eight further north, just one of two showers left over here. but we've got this patchy rain here developing

in southern england, moving steadily northwards into wales, the midlands, eventually into east anglia and lincolnshire. for northern england, scotland, northern ireland, some sunny spells breaking out, but also some heavy showers developing. in between those heavy showers in the sunshine, temperatures could reach 17 or 18 degrees under the cloud and the rain across england and wales nearer 1a or 15. there could be some wet weather into the night as well before finally pushing away out into the north sea. and then we'll see some sunny spells on sunday, but also some showers, more likely to have those showers in scotland and down the eastern side of england. so further west, you may get away with a dry day. with some sunshine around, it should be a bit warmer for most areas. temperatures peaking at 20 or 21 celsius across the southeast in the afternoon. but if we look to the west, more weather fronts are beginning to pile in from the atlantic. and during the evening and overnight, we're going to find rain pushing its way eastwards across the whole of the country. so bank holiday monday starts cloudy with some rain around as well. that rain may be pushing its way eastwards, but it will be followed by some

sunshine and some showers. these could be heavy and thundery, particularly in northern ireland and western parts of scotland. temperatures, while not quite as high, at around about 16—18 celsius. so a real mixture of weather, ithink, over the coronation weekend. unfortunately, there is rain in the forecast for many of us. wet weather developing on saturday, fewer showers on sunday, but then we're back into some heavy showers on monday. and this very mixed picture continues into next week. we're on the cooler side of the jet, so temperatures nothing to write home about. there'll be some sunshine, but showers never too far away.

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