dropping into the dog and duck, a pub in london soho, and with catherine, thanking all those in the hospitalityd travelled there on the elizabeth line, the capital's newest transport link, which with the wider transport system, will be dealing with the large numbers who are expected to travel to london to watch saturday's ceremony. at westminster abbey, the king was spotted. he'd been meeting some of the choirboys who will be performing on saturday. and inside the abbey, the construction work is complete, the seats have all been set out in the nave and the bbc�*s cameras have been rigged. the dean of westminster says the service will be spectacular. what you will see, frankly, will be jaw—dropping. the interesting business is whether you can get slightly under the visual and see some of the strength of the tradition. and, says the dean, the king and queen consort understand the symbolism. i know, because i have been close by in a number of rehearsals, just how important this is to them, deeply felt, deeply understood. there's going to be... there's going to be, as i say, a lot of pageant. there

dropping into the dog and duck, a pub in london soho, and with catherine thanking all those in the hospitalitywill be working hard this weekend. they'd travelled there on the elizabeth line, the capital's newest transport link, which with the wider transport system will be dealing with the large numbers who are expected to travel to london to watch saturday's ceremony. at westminster abbey, the king was spotted. he'd been meeting some of the choirboys who will be performing on saturday. and inside the abbey, the construction work is complete, the seats have all been set out in the nave and the bbc�*s cameras have been rigged. the dean of westminster says the service will be spectacular. what you will see, frankly, will be jaw—dropping. the interesting business is whether you can get slightly under the visual and see some of the strength of the tradition. and, says the dean, the king and queen consort understand the symbolism. i know, because i have been close by in a number of rehearsalsjust how important this is to them, deeply felt, deeply understood. there's going to be... there's going to

dropping into the dog and duck, a pub in london soho, and with catherine thanking all those in the hospitalityll be working hard this weekend. they'd travelled there on the elizabeth line, the capital's newest transport link, which with the wider transport system will be dealing with the large numbers who are expected to travel to london to watch saturday's ceremony. at westminster abbey, the king was spotted. he'd been meeting some of the choirboys who will be performing on saturday. and inside the abbey, the construction work is complete, the seats have all been set out in the nave and the bbc�*s cameras have been rigged. the dean of westminster says the service will be spectacular. what you will see, frankly, will be jaw—dropping. the interesting business is whether you can get slightly under the visual and see some of the strength of the tradition. and, says the dean, the king and queen consort understand the symbolism. i know, because i have been close by in a number of rehearsals, just how important this is to them, deeply felt, deeply understood. there's going to be... there's going to

they are coming to this pub in london because they are curious to see exactly how this pub in soho isw miles away from where i am. you can see some overhead shots of the pub in soho. where the prince of wales and his wife are currently. we have a helicopterjust moving around. you can see people waiting for for the couple to exit. preparations under way in london. here in westminster abbey, i have been here for a few hours. already i have seen banners being put up. i have seen people painting those lamps behind me. lots of tourists. a little bit earlier i saw the king himself. king charles, was here earlier, he drove in to the abbey and drove out again. we believe he came for another one of his rehearsals. understandable because the ceremony is a complicated one. it does need a little bit of rehearsing. there will be presidents, prime ministers, politicians. a smattering of celebrities. but also people who have been hand—picked by the royal family because of the work they have done for charity, giving back to society. i'm happy to say that as we keep an eye on the pub. i am happy to sa

london. it was the elizabeth line named after the late queen, they went to tottenham court road station in sohord used when travelling around the london underground. they went from the tube back up soho to the dog and duck where they had a pint of cider. all ahead of the coronation which is due to take place on saturday, we have got so much coverage here for you across the bbc so do stay with us. with some hazy sunshine around. there is a strong easterly wind at a set up as the heart area of high pressure moves away and the low pressure moves away and the low pressure is heading into the south—west. hire savages for the millions she england, england, could make 20 degrees in the sunshine. it's a cloud in the south—west a change because we have lots of matter weather hey that will steadily push its way upwards into the central belt of scotland with showers falling into south later. scotland temperatures could be six or 7 degrees, many other parts of the uk likely to stay in double figures. that's rain continues to move northwards up across much of scotland, a chilly wind blowing in northern scot

minute they were meeting the prince and princess of wales, so absolutely amazing scenes there in soho in londonthat is it from me here in westminster abbey for this bbc special. you're watching bbc news. the european central bank raises interest rates once more into rising inflation — but drops a commitment to further rate hikes from its statement. ai is all the rage — the uk's competition watchdog investigates the tech, with a view to protecting consumers. welcome to world business report, i'm victoria valentine. the european central bank has raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, less than previous increases, in what is being viewed in come circles as a sign that eurozone borrowing costs may soon reach their peak. the move mirrors the us federal reserve's quarter—point rate rise on wednesday. central banks on both sides of the atlantic have dramatically raised rates since last year in response to a surge in inflation. professor christian de boissieu is emeritus professor of economics at the sorbonne university in paris. the lending service from the bank suggest that a credi

in central london, soho, the prince _ itself. in central london, soho, the prince and — itself.ub— prince and princess of wales visited a pub and _ prince and princess of wales visited a pub and it's in a people heard they— a pub and it's in a people heard they were — a pub and it's in a people heard they were in soho the crowds around they were in soho the crowds around the pub— they were in soho the crowds around the pub was— they were in soho the crowds around the pub was huge. they did a very lon- the pub was huge. they did a very long walkabout there. i took selfies, _ long walkabout there. i took selfies, were joking. they were stroking — selfies, were joking. they were stroking dogs, saying babies. it is an important part of theirjob that they are _ an important part of theirjob that they are seen out with their supporters. they are seen as normal people. _ supporters. they are seen as normal people, they want to relate to the people _ people, they want to relate to the people here such huge supporters them _ people here such huge supporters them if_ people here such huge

again, but a lot of exciting things have happened here in central london, happened a little way to the north—west where i am standing in soho i don't know which way round was. the dog and duck, they went there for a visit and the reason they went there was to get a flavour, a taste of the way in which the pub and pubs across the country are going to be celebrating the occasion on saturday. they met the manager of the pub, as well as other employees. they also then afterwards met members of the public outside the venue on bateman street in soho. now, in a minute or two, venue on bateman street in soho. now, in a minute ortwo, we venue on bateman street in soho. now, in a minute or two, we are going to see pictures from inside the pub because when the took these pictures live, the nature of live tv is we couldn't see exactly what was happening inside, but we could see that prince william was inside and that prince william was inside and that measurement there, i think, that measurement there, i think, that he was doing with his hands is telling us exactly how long his pint is going to be. we heard earlier on that he pulled a

the prince of wales has poured a "perfect pint" during a visit to a london pub in the soho area of centrale, travelled to the dog and duck on the tube and they both ordered a pint of cider. and of course, the reason why we are talking about that is because the coronation is coming up. not long to go at all now. this is a site you will all recognise, buckingham palace with it looks like a going past at the moment! so all the planning and preparation happening, we don't hide anything here! absolutely necessary, of course, to have all kind of services ready to go because so many people are expecting to be in and around buckingham palace this weekend. it is pretty busy of course, you see there are people already there, just wanting to be a part of it, even if not much is happening right now. but it won't be long before the pomp and pageantry gets under way this weekend and just through those gates that are there that we can see, we will see the carriages, we will see the king as they leave there and all head down to westminster abbey, not far away. they will go down the mall and through the bo

meanwhile, the prince and princess of took the new elizabeth line down to soho in central london andto the pub. they paid a visit to the dog and duck. this is one of the oldest pubs in town. in support of a hospitality industry. it has had a hard time of late. while he was there, the print spent time pulling a pint, and he had a feeling that the plain people was a pint of teammate and is the first time the brewery put it on tap. that was the first pint they had bought. in open jacket and open shirt click -- a contrast to the formality we wilsee on saturday and the role the duke will play. there is the point that is pouring and he probably put down another pint of cider. [laughter] so let's hear from someone who has spent many years working with the late queen elizabeth. former buckingham palace press secretary. lovely to see you again. you spent so much time in the building behind us. this is a momentous occasion, historic, leveled the mood be like among the royal staff right now? anchor: it's a long time since -- >> it is a long time since there has been a coronation since the reign

more of. bit of a flavour for a bit more of an idea of the geography around that pub in soho, it is in central londonus an idea of the area for people who don't know. this is a very popular area for going out. there are dozens and dozens of bars, a lot of the pubs have been here for many years and this is one of them. trying to see if there is a date on the sign. just a bit too small for me to read when this particular pub was established but this is an area where a lot of people will go out after work, especially in the summer, i walked past here many times and seen people gathered outside with their drinks in plastic cups, enjoying the great british summer, as and when it arrives. this is a well—established place. why this pub out of all the many in london, all the money in the uk? i don't know, to be honest, but they seem to have picked this one. there has been a lot of interest and attention, the crowds have been here certainly for a good hour or so before the duke and duchess arrived. clearly keen to catch a glimpse of them. perhaps thinking it will be easier to see... you can see there catherin

we are seeing live pictures from soho in the centre of london's west end.people, a big family occasion, may go out for a walk. but this is no ordinary family occasion. they have a coronation to attend and pub visits don't tend to generate this much interest. as the prince and princess of wales, crowds do gather and believe me, they have gathered today. their patients has been rewarded. there has been a good 20 minutes, walk around, chatting to people. i am going to try and... i'm will try to rearrange our set up slightly so i can pass to my cameraman, and try and bring in a few guests. elizabeth and catherine who have been down here to see the prince and princess of wales from canada. elizabeth, what put you down here? we canada. elizabeth, what put you down here? ~ . ., , , here? we heard about this this mornin: here? we heard about this this morning and — here? we heard about this this morning and we _ here? we heard about this this morning and we decided - here? we heard about this this morning and we decided to - here? we heard about this this l morning

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today, there is an undeniable energy, from south london's vibrant brickston neighborhood to the shops of trendy soho. its policy and history still a major draw, no matter the weather. >> everything begins and ends here at buckingham palace. oh, it's the changing of the guard. >> much like the changing of the guard, the british monarchy has been steadfast. loyal to its role on this island and beyond. >> in the past, it represented power. nowadays, it's supposed to represent shared values. >> the idea that they bring us all together in shared values is frankly not true. >> it's supposed to! >> it doesn't mean it does. >>er with here debating whether that's true or not. >> but it's never been true. most people in the empire probably don't have that relationship and probably don't think it's shared values. >> british scholars kate williams, helen karr, and robert lacy came ready for that debate and more. >> the queen's monarchy was the high water mark of monarchy. >> queen elizabeth was a life well lived. >>w we'll never have monarchy i'll say again in terms of such impact and such world influence and t

london underground. not too bad a drinking point... ahead of the weekend's celebrations, the prince and princess of wales visited the dog and duck, a pub in soho not surprisingly, expecting to be busy. as final preparations for the coronation weekend are perfected, the king will spend his day meeting leaders. later, on the eve of his coronation, the king will be hosting a reception at buckingham palace for foreign royalty and overseas dignitaries. close to westminster abbey, people are already lining the procession route. huge crowds are expected to descend on the capital to witness what will be an historic occasion. and millions of others will be watching in the uk and around the world. helena wilkinson, bbc news. we are going to take you to the mall. people have been camping out for days. they have been trying to secure the best spot for watching the events tomorrow. let's go now tojohn maguire who's on the mall. good morning to you. a lot of people expecting to see the coronation and the parade. who is there with you? fingers crossed about the weather, you are right. i metjoseph at st paul's last year, he is an absolute expert on this kind

today there is an undeniable energy from south london's vibrant brixton neighborhood to the streets and shops of trendy soho. palaces and history still a major draw. and the weather. >> everything begins and ends here at buckingham palace. it is the changing of the guard. >> reporter: much like the changing of the guard the british monarchy has been steadfast. loyal to its role and beyond. >> in the past that represented power. nowadays, it is supposed to represent shared value. >> the idea it's frankly not true. >> it is supposed to. >> we are not debating -- >> most people in britain don't have that relationship. >> reporter: reddish scholars andrews, kate williams, helen carr and robert lacey came ready for that debate and more. >> their queens monarchy was the height of the monarchy. >> queen elizabeth was a life well lived. >> in terms of such impact and world influence my talking about so much things are changing. >> the internet, social media, everything has become so much more global and young people that are growing up in that world and connected well are starting to ask bigger questions. >> i don'

soho. the prince and princess of wales out and about today, at a pub in central london. camilla. let's talk to katty kay, who is damp in westminster. —— down in. we were talking about how will respond to the coronation. i'm used to calling him the prince! how the king has adapted it to make it appeal to more people? for how the king has adapted it to make it appealto more people?— it appealto more people? for the first time. — it appealto more people? for the first time, you're _ it appealto more people? for the first time, you're going _ it appealto more people? for the first time, you're going to - it appealto more people? for the first time, you're going to have i first time, you're going to have leaders who represent thejewish, hindu and muslim faith leaders who represent the jewish, hindu and muslim faith having leaders who represent thejewish, hindu and muslim faith having some court overall. that did not happen in 1953. with queen elizabeth. there's this appeal to the public rather than the peers. let's see how that actually pans out. accessible to the public, i t

soho earlier today. as we say, resplendent here in london. could not be better. those who depend on the scenes to sell britain as a destination. i'm joined now by patricia yates, chief executive of visit britain. does not look lovely? does it not. these images _ does not look lovely? does it not. these images will _ does not look lovely? does it not. these images will be _ does not look lovely? does it not. these images will be seen - does not look lovely? does it not. these images will be seen by - these images will be seen by millions— these images will be seen by millions around the world over the next few days and of course at the start of _ next few days and of course at the start of the — next few days and of course at the start of the year and the start of a recovery— start of the year and the start of a recovery year, we want to set our history— recovery year, we want to set our history and — recovery year, we want to set our history and heritage come to life if you come — history and heritage come to life if you come to britain but you have to come _ you

meanwhile, the prince and princess of wales took the elizabeth lied on the tube to soho in london andse this council in essex. that should be the kind of parts of the country where they are pretty confident of holding on, but actually we can confirm they have lost control of brentwood council. they have still got 17 seats more than the others with muncie left to declare. you can see 17 into the liberal democrats 16 but look at the change in the seat. the tories have lost two and the liberal democrats have gained too. then let's show you the vote share. this is interesting. the conservatives 37% and the liberal democrats, the largest share of 41%. labour down on at 16, and let's look at the crucial change in the share of the vote. you can see it there. labour up five. the conservatives down for. that is the change since 2019, the last time council elections were fought in may 2019, which is another political lifetime in so many ways. but let's hear about exactly what has happened in brentwood with harry farley who is on the ground with us tonight. harry, what has happened? yes. is on t

london. this was part of a visit to support the work of hospitality businesses, so they visited the dog and duck pub in soho crowds jammed into the narrow streets to try and see them. and trying his hand as being a barman, prince william pulled a pint of cider. meanwhile, the king has been meeting with amazonian indigenous leaders at buckingham palace, aiming to reflect his commitment to protecting the rainforest and his keen interest in the environment. he has also been hosting other indigenous leaders from around the world ahead of the coronation. let's speak now to pr consultant mark. thanks for talking to us. with your professional hard on, from your perspective, how big of a pr week is this for the royal family? it of a pr week is this for the royal famil ? , ., _ of a pr week is this for the royal famil? ., , of a pr week is this for the royal famil? ., i, family? it is obviously a very big week. family? it is obviously a very big week- and _ family? it is obviously a very big week. and obviously, _ family? it is obviously a very big week. and obviously, event - family? it is obviously a very big| wee

the prince and princess of wales have been visiting a pub in central london ahead of the coronation. large crowds turned up to soho was, there'd appetite. if there was, there'd be a far turnout. i've be a far larger turnout. i've been a witness to been a i've been a witness to royal for years royal events for 25 years and there's always little there's always a little republican and they republican contingent and they just so, sad and just look so, so, so sad and pathetic, i'm sorry to say. you know, ipsos mori for 30 years has asked the british public the same question do you support the monarchy? it's been the monarchy? and it's been the single answer of single most consistent answer of any question they've asked in history always varies from history. it always varies from between 65 to 75% of the nation, even at the lowest ebbs of 1992, the annus horribilis it was around. still at that around. it's still at that level. most stable level. it's been the most stable factor . there appetite in factor. there is no appetite in this for republicanism this country for republicanism when know that monarchies when people

london ruled as a global center from global finance, for theater, for thought. today there is an undeniable energy, from the neighborhood to the streets and shops of trendy soho. its palaces and history still a major draw, no matter the weather. >> everything begins and ends here at buckingham palace. oh, it's the changing of the guard. >> much like the changing of the guard, the british monarchy has been steadfast. loyal to its role on this island and beyond. >> in the past, it represented power. nowadays it's supposed to represent shared values. >> the idea that they bring us all together in shared values is simply not true brch. >> it's supposed to. >> most people in the british empire don't have that relationship and don't think they share values. >> they came ready for that debate and more. >> the queen's monarchy was the high watermark of the monarchy. we w things are definitely changing. >> everything has become so much more global and i think people growing up in that world, that very connected world are starting to ask bigger questions. >> i don't really get it. i don't wish them any harm. they're fine. i just don't want to be part of it. >> how do yo

meanwhile, the prince and princess of wales took the new elizabeth line on the tube down to soho in central londonur with the latest news updates but for now, it's back to our special election night coverage with laura. and just a reminder — to see who won in your local area, you can use our postcode checker, which is available on the bbc news website and on our app. very warm welcome back to 2023. it is seven minutes past too, if my eyesight serves me correctly, and we are starting to see some results coming in from around the country, giving us an early taste of what the results will mean for the political parties. votes are still being counted. we can see people hard at work in ipswich and suffolk and some interesting races there and we may talk about those later. alton, an area that's been very closely fought over. we've heard from our reporter on the ground —— bolton. and the scene in leicestershire, looks like you hardly hear a pin drop, people standing, watching, wondering and waiting. let's have a look also at whole, where we've been talking about in the last few minutes the lib dems retai

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