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Revellers in Leeds and Newcastle use the bank holiday bonus of the King's three-day Coronation to get the party started early. 

They could be seen hitting the town on Friday night to ring in the Coronation weekend.

Many were dressed up in England or Union Jack flags, while others sported colourful costumes and props.

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Stunning video of Westminster just hours before it hosts King Charles III's Coronation has been released as the country holds its breath for the new monarch later today.

Anticipation hangs in the air in the royal church as its country sits expectant - waiting for the monarch to be crowned in the moment his whole life has been leading towards.

Blooming with flowers and with Britain's most sacred artefacts taking pride of place, the empty halls are shown off in all their glory in a poignant series of panning shots. 

Posting the video on social media, the Royal Family simply captioned it: 'Westminster Abbey is ready for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.'

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Whether you’re stringing out bunting for a street party, planning a picnic with friends or hosting the family for a Bank Holiday lunch, there’s nothing like a Coronation to get everyone cooking up a celebratory feast.

Food has always played a part in the crowning of a new monarch — especially when that monarch, like King Charles, is such a staunch supporter of British farming and produce.

We’ll be hosting more than 100,000 Coronation Big Lunches — part of a community project of which Camilla is patron — and in excess of 50,000 street parties across the UK over the weekend.

As such, scones, clotted cream, cucumbers, shortbread, sausage rolls and ingredients for Victoria sponge cakes are all flying off supermarket shelves as millions of us stock up for the big day.

If you’re one of the many millions ringing in the celebrations, there’s one dish that’s guaranteed to impress — and make a stunning centrepiece for your Coronation table: an edible crown.

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While the weather might not be on side, at least the stars have put on a show for the Coronation. 

In what some may herald as a good omen, a meteor shower lit up the skies early this morning ahead of King Charles’s big day. 

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower was forecast to peak – with up to 50 meteors per hour – from midnight until dawn. 

It will continue until May 28. It is caused by the Earth passing through dust left over from Halley’s Comet, which is visible from Earth only every 76 years. 

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For over seven centuries, it has been the chair on which history is made. Today, it will be so again.

Made of oak, and with a lion at each of its feet, this high-backed seat of majesty, commissioned by King Edward I in 1296, is the most ancient artefact involved in King Charles III's Coronation: the Coronation Chair.

King Edward's (or Saint Edward's) Chair, to give it its correct name (it was named in honour of the 11th century monarch Edward the Confessor), is the oldest piece of furniture in the United Kingdom still used for its original purpose. 

The intervening centuries have not always proved kind. 'It wouldn't look out of place in the Steptoes' junkyard,' commented a recent visitor to Westminster Abbey of the throne's appearance.

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US Conservative firebrand Megyn Kelly came for the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle on the May 5th edition of her hugely popular SiriusXM show. 

'I'm glad she's [Markle] not going. Who wants to sit and look at her try to pretend like she's there in any way supportive of the royal family? She hates them, despite the fact that they made her a megastar,' Kelly, 52, said. 

Earlier this year, it emerged that Markle, 41, would not be attending her father-in-law's coronation as king and will remain at home in California with her and Prince Harry's children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. 

'They gave her all this opportunity to earn millions and millions of dollars ... And gave her a royal wedding and Diana's jewels and the Queen's and all of it. She hates them, so why would we have to look at her sitting there pretending otherwise? It was annoying enough at the Queen's funeral,' the former Fox News and NBC host said. 

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Camilla has been cheered by African conservationists for not backing down over the use of the Ivory Rod with Dove during the Coronation service.

The 3ft sceptre has been a fixture of the ceremony since the crowning of James II in 1685.

Despite the ivory having been taken from an elephant that had been dead for centuries, anti-hunting campaigners have called for it to be banned.

Camilla has refused to bow to pressure and will be adorned with it today.

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I am lucky enough to have met King Charles III. I am honoured to be attending his Coronation. I admire him hugely, but for many years, I think I got him wrong, writes royal biographer GYLES BRANDRETH.

The reason? I knew his father — Prince Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh — and I accepted the father's view of the son. And Prince Philip's view of Prince Charles was not always generous.

Patricia, who knew her cousin Philip well, told me she was 'absolutely certain' the Duke of Edinburgh loved his son and admired him, too, but she said she was 'equally certain' he never told him so.

In 1999, I raised all this with Prince Philip. 'And what about being at odds with Prince Charles?' I asked him. 'People say how different you are. I think you are remarkably similar, in mannerisms, in interests…'

The Duke of Edinburgh interrupted me. 'Yes,' he said drily, 'but with one great difference.

'He's a Romantic — and I'm a pragmatist. That means we do see things differently.'

I accepted the Duke's view then. But now — having seen Charles at closer quarters in recent years — I realise I was wrong.

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Some will be looking out for the tiniest glimpse of the anointing (good luck with that) or the glint of the Great Star of Africa, the world’s largest diamond, in the head of the Sceptre.

Historians and theologians won’t know where to start. Royal-watchers will be waiting to see who steals the show. Prince Harry? Prince Louis? The page boys.

And then there is the music...

Everyone, surely, will be waiting for that extraordinary moment when St Edward’s Crown is lowered and the cry echoes around the Abbey: ‘God save the King!’

However you may be intending to watch, it will be a day we remember for a long time. But what to look out for and when?

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Eco-zealots from Just Stop Oil are plotting a graffiti attack on a monument in The Mall during the Coronation of King Charles.

Police have vowed hardline action against the hated eco mob, who are targeting memorials.

Just Stop Oil hope their action today will be their crowning 'masterpiece', although police hope to stomp out any of their attempts.

A former royal protection officer warned they could be shot if they disrupt the Coronation.  

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Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are set to steal the show at their grandpa’s Coronation.

The youngsters will join the grand carriage procession back to Buckingham Palace after witnessing him being crowned at the Abbey. 

The King and Queen will travel in the 261-year-old Gold State Coach, followed by three carriages carrying working members of the Royal Family.

Prince Harry is not expected to play any part in today’s Coronation celebrations apart from his brief appearance at Westminster Abbey.

Sources have told the Mail that there are ‘no plans’ for him to join the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace, take part in the private family lunch or even appear in photos.

And he will not take part in the procession back from Westminster Abbey or join his family on the balcony for the traditional public appearance and flypast.

Instead, the King’s son – who is fifth in line to the throne – will be relegated to the ‘and also’s’ at the Abbey.

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Students of royal history have been paying particular attention to one of the wood-panelled receiving rooms at Windsor Castle, writes Richard Kay, the Mail's Editor At Large.

A silk-striped sofa has been moved by 90 degrees and on a once-empty sideboard, a large white houseplant sits in a ceramic pot. The effect has been to transform this official corner of the ancient castle into a cosy and welcoming snug.

Elsewhere, there is a change to the art hanging on the walls and some unfamiliar pieces of furniture have appeared.

Slowly and steadily, the King is making his aesthetic mark on the ancestral seat of the monarchy where his late mother spent most of the last three years of her life and where his father, Prince Philip, died in 2021.

What makes this so intriguing is that for decades Charles spent as little time at Windsor as he possibly could, sweeping past the castle down the M4 from London to his beloved Highgrove in Gloucestershire without a backward glance.

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The mother of all street parties has erupted on The Mall tonight as royal fans enjoy themselves ahead of the Coronation of King Charles.

Hundreds of revellers cracked open drinks, danced in the street and - fittingly - belted out songs by Queen as the big day inches closer.

Even a lack of toilets - the public loos close to the procession route appeared to be shut until tomorrow morning - couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of those there with more than half a day to spare.

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The mood of the nation, if I have read it correctly, has been one of muted joy over the past few weeks. We are not in ecstasies. We are not in a state of hysterical euphoria. We are not like Catholics expecting the enthronement of a Pope, still less like music fans in an arena awaiting the arrival of our favourite rock star.

We certainly are not treating the Coronation as an excuse for saying how much we love the King personally, or indeed any of the Royal Family, some of whose members are not only bad jokes in themselves, but threaten to make the whole monarchical system itself seem like a bad joke. But, nonetheless, despite this, we are quietly and strangely happy.

‘I’m really looking forward to it,’ said the kind young woman at a lending library which I visit every few weeks. If she had been in her late middle-age, the remark would not have struck me as surprising. But she can’t be more than 25. She is of Bangladeshi origin, I’d guess. She wears the hijab. ‘We’re all looking forward to it, aren’t we?’

Prince Harry is not expected to play any part in today’s Coronation celebrations apart from his brief appearance at Westminster Abbey.

Sources have told the Mail that there are ‘no plans’ for him to join the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace, take part in the private family lunch or even appear in photos.

And he will not take part in the procession back from Westminster Abbey or join his family on the balcony for the traditional public appearance and flypast.

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I am lucky enough to have met King Charles III. I am honoured to be attending his Coronation. I admire him hugely, but for many years, I think I got him wrong.

The reason? I knew his father — Prince Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh — and I accepted the father's view of the son. And Prince Philip's view of Prince Charles was not always generous.

Read more in the article below:

More than 60 aircraft will appear in the flypast celebrating the Coronation of King Charles in London on Saturday. 

The flypast will mark the end of the day's events, passing over Buckingham Palace at around 2.30pm. 

It will feature pilots from all three services of the Armed Forces.

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Royal couple Zara and Mike Tindall have been pictured going to the royal reception of Oswald's club in Mayfair London this evening.

They arrived together and Zara opted for a velvet outfit, going for a classy navy blue suit combination.

Prince Andrew has tonight joined a host of royals including his children, at Mayfair club Oswald's, which is owned by British entrepreneur Robin Birley, for a family dinner ahead of the Coronation tomorrow.

The Royals have united at a massive family dinner ahead of the coronation tomorrow at a luxury private club.

Prince Andrew joined his children, the Tindalls, Princess Anne and her husband, the Kents and the Wessexes at Mayfair club Oswald's, which is owned by British entrepreneur Robin Birley.

Birley also owns and runs 5 Hertford Street, which is where controversial couple Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had their first date.

He has been waiting more than 70 years for this moment.

And King Charles III is now ready to finally embrace his day of destiny with the woman he loves by his side.

The longest-serving heir to the throne in British history will tomorrow be crowned at Westminster Abbey in a ceremony that is steeped in the majesty of his illustrious forebears – but also embraces and emphasises the proud diversity of modern-day Britain.

'There will be all the pomp and ceremony you could dream of, but as little of the 'them and us' as possible,' one senior royal aide said last night.

Crowned alongside the King, 74, will be his wife of 18 years – and his love for much, much longer.

Read Royal Editor Rebecca English's analysis of tomorrow's big day here:

Prince Harry jetted into UK for the coronation on a commercial American Airlines flight this morning amid gobsmacked passengers, MailOnline can reveal.

Harry flew in from Los Angeles on American Airlines flight AA136, which landed at 11.23am at London Heathrow on Friday.

The Duke of Sussex has already landed in the UK for his 24-hour visit for King Charles III's Coronation - leaving his wife and two children at home.

Harry is intending to fly back to California straight after the historic ceremony ends tomorrow afternoon so he can make it back to see Archie on his fourth birthday.

Tonight Harry is expected to spend a final night at Frogmore Cottage after his father decided to evict him and his American wife just days after the release of his memoir Spare.

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Sarah Ferguson has revealed how she has been celebrating King Charles III’s coronation - after she missed out on an invite to tomorrow's historic event.

The Duchess of York, 63, shared adorable photos to her Instagram and Twitter accounts showcasing the 'tea fit for a King' that she assembled for the residents at the Manor Care Home in Windsor 'to help them celebrate'. 

In one of the images, a corgi could be seen sitting at the table, with a delicious looking cake in front of him. It's thought the pet could be one of the late Queen Elizabeth II's two surviving corgis, Muick and Sandy.

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The King and the Prince and Princess of Wales thrilled royal fans at The Mall as they made a surprise appearance to greet well-wishers this afternoon, less than 24 hours before the coronation.

The road leading to Buckingham Palace was cleared and royal fans eagerly lined the route, having likely figured out that they may well catch a glimpse of the new King due to the security and media presence.

The King laughed when asked by a man if he was 'nervous for tomorrow' and was was heard joking to some children, 'No school? You've done very well!' William told one woman 'I love your hair bow', while Kate told another person that the occasion 'is a great moment for celebration'.

People cheered and could be heard shouting 'God Save the King' as the senior figures of the monarchy arrived to shake hands with well-wishers. One woman told Charles: 'You look much younger in the flesh'  - causing him to jokingly grimace.

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The bunting is on special offer and the excitement is building across the country for the first coronation most of us will have seen. 

All but a privileged few will be watching it on TV (or in my case on a blanket in Hyde Park), but would it seem such a prospect for celebration if the ceremony lasted a buttock-paralysing five and half hours?

That’s how long Queen Victoria’s coronation took in 1838 - an unprecedented length even then, largely because no one had bothered to rehearse it.

Today we are used to royal ceremonies being immaculately organised - King Charles III has even had a to-scale stage built at Buckingham Palace to replicate the relevant area at Westminster Abbey - but this is a comparatively recent development.

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This is the hilarious moment a member of the public unknowingly stormed past the Prince and Princess of Wales in Soho yesterday.

The royal couple visited the Dog and Duck pub in Soho yesterday afternoon to learn about how the establishment is gearing up for King Charles' coronation this weekend.

After greeting members of the public who had gathered on Bateman Street, Kate and William spoke with staff members outside of the pub.

But as they prepared to step through the doors, an unamused member of the public somehow managed to get past the barriers and brush past the couple on his way back from the pharmacy.

The hilarious video was captured by a TikTok user who had waited on the London street to catch a glimpse of the couple.

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An armed anti-monarchist was arrested and led away by police just yards from where hundreds of Royal well-wishers have set up camp for the Coronation.

The man is believed to have unfurled a flag which read 'Abdicate Ma'am' - targeting the late Queen Elizabeth II - on The Mall this afternoon.

A subsequent search by officers found that he was carrying a suspected 'pointed or bladed article'.

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Britain is up for a party and King Charles is the reason. Brits across the country are planning for raucous street parties and coronation dinners to celebrate the monarch's big day.

Royal fans have stripped supermarket shelves bare as summer fruits, coleslaw and even pork pies disappeared ahead of the crowning of King Charles III tomorrow.

Coronation Chicken has even sold out at Aldi and Lidl, an enthusiastic shopper reported.

Leading supermarket Waitrose has even seen searches for coronation recipes quadruple ahead of the nation's royal festivities.

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Crown Princess Mary and her husband Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark have arrived at King Charles III’s drinks reception at Buckingham Palace ahead of tomorrow’s Coronation.

The 51-year-old royal and her husband are on the exclusive guest list attending the dazzling reception hosted by Charles and Camilla before they are crowned.

Arriving at the event with her 54-year-old husband, Princess Mary showed off her impeccable style in a coral pink Andrew Gn dress.

The thrifty royal previously wore the garment to celebrate her daughter Princess Isabella's confirmation at the end of April 2022. 

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For a few Americans, the chance to be in London for a British monarch's coronation is worth the transatlantic flight.

For others, it'll take place too early on Saturday morning to bother waking up and switching on the television.

Those are the findings of DailyMail.com/TIPP Poll on the popularity of King Charles III, his second wife Camilla, and a centuries-old institution that's had a tough few years and lost some of its lustre .

Charles has gotten off to a slow start on the other side of the pond.

Only 36 percent of Americans see him favourably, while a similar share — 31 percent — have an unfavourable view.

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A 17-year-old royal super fan who has camped out on The Mall twice in the past year has claimed to be 'America's youngest ever royal expert'.

Braden Miller has joined hundreds of people camping out near Buckingham Palace ahead of King Charles' coronation tomorrow and told MailOnline he considers himself an 'American royalist.' 

Braden became introduced to the British monarchy two years ago when he began watching the Netflix show The Crown during lockdown back home in California. 

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She's known for her fashion prowess - and Queen Letizia of Spain didn't disappoint today as she stepped out at Buckingham Palace for a reception hosted by King Charles.

The Spanish royal, 50, joined her husband King Felipe VI, 55, at the lavish occasion ahead of attending the British monarch's coronation in London tomorrow.

Dressed to impress, Letizia, who was also joined at the reception by other foreign royals, including Princess Charlene of Monaco, oozed elegance in a green Victoria Beckham midi dress, costing £850, teamed with navy heels and a black clutch.

The frock featured a gathered front, tulip sleeve detail and a slight V-neck at the back, according to the British designer's website. 

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A flypast to mark King Charles's Coronation could be cancelled due to a high chance of showers, according to the RAF.

Air Chief Marshal Sir Michael Wigston said there was a '50/50' chance of the flyover going ahead over The Mall and Buckingham Palace tomorrow due to a 70 per cent chance of heavy rain.

It comes as 'heavy' and 'thundery' downpours are expected in some parts of England over the rest of the Bank Holiday weekend.

Sir Michael said: 'The weather isn't looking brilliant, but there's nothing we can do about it.

'We have to be safe, we have to make sure that we aren't taking any unnecessary risks.'

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The Princess of Wales shined on Friday evening as she joined the King, foreign royals and global leaders for a glamourous reception at Buckingham Palace ahead of Charles' historic Coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Saturday. 

Kate appeared relaxed and at ease as she shared jokes with guests, seeming to particularly hit it off with Mary, Crown Princess and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark.

She stole the show at the reception as she beamed and dazzled guests in an elegant blue number, having earlier completed a walkabout at The Mall for royal superfans with His Majesty.

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Freya Ridings has pulled out of the Coronation Concert 'due to being unwell', the BBC has announced.

The Lost Without You singer, 29, was supposed to perform a duet with classical-soul composer Alexis Ffrench during the concert on Sunday to celebrate the crowning of the King and Queen Consort.

The BBC has said she will be replaced by British singer-songwriter Zak Abel, who has collaborated with Gorgon City, Kygo and Tom Misch in the past.

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The 'Golden Girls' of King Charles' Camp on The Mall had their dreams come true earlier after meeting the monarch during his walkabout today.

The group, made up of Elizabeth Couzens, Jessie Young, Eunice Hartstone, Margaret Tinsley and Shirley Messinger were left enamoured with the 'charming' King.

Jessie Young told MailOnline the His Majesty 'seemed curious as to how long we camped out for and remarked on how well supplied we are'.

The group had originally met for the first time at the Platinum Jubilee and agreed to meet again for the Coronation.

Princess Charlene of Monaco stunned in an ethereal ensemble as she joined Prince Albert at a Buckingham Palace reception hosted by King Charles on the eve of his coronation.

The former Olympic swimmer, 45, looked effortlessly elegant when stepping out with her husband at the lavish occasion in London, ahead of attending the British monarch's historic event tomorrow at Westminster Abbey. 

Charlene opted for a light blue co-ord, featuring wide-fit trousers and a billowing one-shoulder top with an asymmetrical hemline and dazzling gemstone embellishments. 

The mother-of-two - who was also joined at the event by other foreign royals, including Queen Letizia of Spain and Princess Mary of Denmark - completed the stylish number with a silver clutch and matching strappy heels.

If that wasn't enough glitz for one outfit, she also completed her glamorous ensemble with shimmering floral diamond earrings.

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The paramedic who attended the UK's first Covid patient in 2020 will be attending the Coronation Ceremony at Westminster Abbey this weekend.

Chris Bell is among hundreds of NHS staff to be given tickets to the weekend's events, including the Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle on Sunday.

Mr Bell, a paramedic and A&E operations team leader in York, will attend the ceremony alongside Amanda Pritchard, chief executive of NHS England.

He said: 'The thought of being invited to the King's Coronation hadn't even crossed my mind.

'It is a huge honour to represent Yorkshire Ambulance Service and the ambulance service as a whole.'

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VIPs including foreign royals, world leaders and other overseas dignitaries have gathered at Buckingham Palace tonight for a glittering reception hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla the night before his historic Coronation at Westminster Abbey. 

Some 100 heads of state will be in London for the ceremony tomorrow, with international representatives from 203 countries due to attend.

Among the global leaders seen arriving at the palace on Friday was the First Lady of Ukraine, President Zelensky's wife Olena Zelenska. She will represent Ukraine at the Coronation while her husband remains at home, leading efforts against Putin's illegal invasion. She is joined by Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal.

Other European royals are enjoying the King's reception at Buckingham Palace, including King Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco, Queen Letizia of Spain, Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway.

As well as King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla, guests will also have the opportunity to meet with the Prince of Wales, William, and the Princess of Wales, Kate. 

Jill Biden is representing her husband, US President Joe Biden, along with her granddaughter Finnegan Biden, both of whom arrived for the reception alongside dozens of other world leaders.

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It's been the biggest headache of all for Coronation organisers – how to hack back the guest list from the 8,000 invitees who attended Queen Elizabeth's service at Westminster Abbey in 1953 to just 2,300 tomorrow.

First step was to weed out the dukes and the peers, MPs and anyone else deemed surplus to requirements.

But the number was still so high that officials in the Lord Chamberlain's office at Buckingham Palace, who are responsible for organising the occasion, had to cut deeper.

As a result, very few of those lucky enough to have a beautifully-inscribed invitation drop through their doormat have been allowed to bring a 'plus one'.

The situation is now being referred to in aristocratic circles, only half-jokingly, as 'Slash the Spouses' – and even the wider royal family has been affected.

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Buckingham Palace has released a map of inside Westminster Abbey - showing where the King will be crowned tomorrow.

The graphic is mapped onto an image looking across the royal church - with the Coronation Chair sitting ready for the big moment.

With the Coronation Chair at its centrepiece, the scene will also feature the Stone of Destiny, the Throne Chairs, the Chairs of Estate and the Cosmati Pavement.

The Coronation Chair - which has been at the heart of the ceremony for over 700 years - is where the King will sit to be anointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

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This group of royal fans camping out on The Mall have given the crowd a more youthful look as they hunker down for the night. 

The men, who are all in their early 20s, describe themselves as 'Royalists' and have brought a party atmosphere with them, blasting out 'Ghost Town' by The Specials on their speakers.

Henry (pictured bottom right) told MailOnline: 'I'm here because we're supporting the King and this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. This is all of our first coronation.'

He joked that if Charles came to shake their hands he would try and give the King a 'big old smooch'.

A veteran former Army officer has told of the painstaking preparations and gruelling training regime he underwent as a young soldier chosen to take part in the late Queen’s Coronation procession 70 years ago. 

Lieutenant Colonel John Jones, 92, was one of 10 fresh faced soldiers from the Royal Welch Fusiliers selected to march in front of Queen Elizabeth II’s golden state coach as she made her way to and from Buckingham Palace. 

He gave a rare insight into the extraordinary plans drawn up by military top brass for the big day which were his personal recollections of the historic event. 

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The Princess of Wales warmed the hearts of the crowds lining The Mall earlier after taking the time to comfort a royal fan who was unwell over the phone.

Kate spoke to the aunt of on crowd member who unfortunately was unable to make it across the Atlantic for the big day due to illness. 

The mother-of-three could be heard asking how the lady was feeling before urging her to 'come and say hi' when she is back in the UK next, adding 'I hope you get better soon'.

The wives of Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak were all smiles as they met at Downing Street today ahead of the King's Coronation.

Jill Biden was dressed in pink as she shook hands with Akshata Murty on the steps of No 10 as she represents the US President at Charles' historic ceremony this weekend.

The First Lady and Prime Minister's wife met veterans and visited a local school before they are due to meet US Embassy staff in Vauxhall. Mrs Biden will later meet King Charles, her 13th cousin once removed, at a reception in Buckingham Palace.

Here is the full story on MailOnline:

The King and the Prince and Princess of Wales have greeted well-wishers on the Mall on the eve of the coronation.

Charles, William and Kate made the surprise appearance to the delight of huge crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace.

The trio took time to shake hands with members of the public as people cheered, took selfies and sang God Save the King.

Royal fan Daniel Jones is also on The Mall and said he is 39 today. King Charles III wished him a happy birthday, shook his hand and said thank you for coming.

Mr Jones told MailOnline: 'King Charles got out the car, moving to us, I explained it’s my birthday today so he shook my hand and said thank you for coming this morning.'

He said had been camping out since Tuesday and felt 'brilliant'.

Let’s meet some of the royal fans standing on The Mall this afternoon.

Joan, 70, told MailOnline that she met King Charles III during his walkabout today and was left in tears afterwards.

She said: ‘Charles stepped out of the car and walked towards us and he said ‘has anybody over-nighted’? And he was shaking a few hands and I said ‘yes, I did’ and he looked and he could see that my hair is really sticking up, and yes I am sleeping on the pavement.

‘He leaned forward purposefully and shook my hand, and it was just so beautiful - I am proud of being here today. Very emotional - I burst into tears afterwards. I have been here for William’s wedding, Harry’s wedding, the Jubilee and now I’ve come for the Coronation.

‘I wish himself and Camilla the very best. I think they’re both good people. I’ve been here since Wednesday afternoon, sleeping here. Before I just slept on the pavement but the security people suggested I’d get a tent because it’s going to rain.’

The King and the Prince and Princess of Wales thrilled royal fans at The Mall as they made a surprise appearance to greet well-wishers less than 24 hours before the coronation.

The road leading to Buckingham Palace was cleared and royal fans eagerly lined the route, having likely figured out that they may well catch a glimpse of the new King due to the security and media presence.

Read the full story on MailOnline:

The official coronation ceremony of King Charles III is fast approaching, with anticipation building ahead of the event.

During proceedings, Charles will be anointed with oil, during which period he will be hidden from public view.

But what actually happens when Charles is anointed? Why will he be hidden from view? Find out in our article here:

King Charles III and senior royals including the Princess of Wales were all smiles at a Buckingham Palace lunch for VIPs today.

His Majesty was joined by working royals at a special lunch for prime ministers and governors general at the Palace from midday, just after the heavens opened on London.

There were 42 attendees in total, including UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Australia's republican Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Prime Minister of New Zealand Chris Hipkins.

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The King's Coronation at Westminster Abbey is now less than 24 hours away, with millions of people set to fill the streets on London to mark the occasion.

The key timings for tomorrow include the procession leaving from Buckingham Palace at 10.20am, the service from 11am and the return procession from 1.30pm.

The bank holiday weekend will also feature the Big Lunch and the Coronation Concert on Sunday, followed by the Big Help Out volunteering day on Monday.

Here is a look at everything you need to know for the next few days, including what is happening day-by-day over the weekend and how the celebrations will unfold:

King Charles III, Queen Consort Camilla and Prince William were back at Westminster Abbey today for more rehearsals ahead of the Coronation in less than 24 hours' time.

His Majesty and his wife waved to crowds as he was driven down The Mall to the church for further preparations, before a run of diplomatic duties including hosting a Buckingham Palace lunch for VIPs.

The monarch will be joined by working royals at a special lunch for prime ministers and governors general at the Palace from midday. Van Nuys is just an hour from Harry and Meghan's Montecito mansion, but it is not yet known if he was on board.

Prince Harry may have already landed in the UK for his 24-hour visit for King Charles III's Coronation - leaving his wife and two children at home.

The Duke of Sussex is intending to fly back to California straight after the historic ceremony ends tomorrow afternoon so he can make it back to see Archie on his fourth birthday.

This morning a private jet from Van Nuys private airport in California landed at Farnborough, the airport closest to Windsor Castle. Van Nuys is just an hour from Harry and Meghan's Montecito mansion, but it is not yet known if he was on board.

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Ten million Brits have been banned from flying bunting in the lead up to King Charles' historic Coronation.

Killjoy councils have warned one in every five people that it is 'unlawful' to fly bunting amidst the last-minute scramble to organise street parties for His Majesty's big day.

Strict rules are enforced in numerous councils, following concerns that people could hurt themselves while erecting flags and that the bunting could distract drivers.

The news comes as Brits all over the country are going above and beyond to display their patriotism, with King Charles taking the throne in just over 24 hours.

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Historian David Starkey is embroiled in a new racism row – within hours of declaring he had 'uncancelled' himself following a previous scandal.

The controversial academic came under fire for claiming Rishi Sunak – Britain's first non-white Prime Minister – was 'not fully grounded in our culture' and had been 'invisible' in the Coronation plans.

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Liverpool have confirmed they will play the national anthem ahead of tomorrow’s fixture against Brentford – but have made the decision reluctantly.

There has been a huge focus on the club since the Premier League contacted its members last week and advised them to mark the coronation by playing God Save the King; there was no directive from the governing body that this was compulsory.

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The Royal Family official Twitter account has tweeted this morning to continue the countdown to the Coronation, saying: 'One day to go....'

The Coronation of King Charles III could be a washout tomorrow with royal fans set to be soaked as London is lashed by heavy rain during the processions.

The Met Office has warned of a 60 per cent chance of light rain from 9am until midday tomorrow, then an 80 to 90 per cent chance of heavy rain until 2pm.

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The Daily Mail's royal editor Rebecca English will once again be one of the best people to follow on Twitter for updates ahead of the Coronation.

She has tweeted this morning about an article in the Mail today about Charles paying a special tribute to Camilla by including her on a special medal:

Train passengers on platforms across the UK are being reminded to 'mind the gap' by the King.

Charles and the Queen Consort have recorded an announcement which is being played between Friday and Monday at every railway station across the UK and all London Underground stations, industry body the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) said.

Hear the audio by clicking on this Twitter post:

Today's Daily Mail leads with an article about how mounting excitement ahead of the Coronation risks being overshadowed by a furious row about China's involvement in the historic occasion.

Read the full story from the Mail's political reporter Kumail Jaffer on MailOnline by clicking here.

Good morning and welcome back to MailOnline's liveblog, as the countdown continues to King Charles III's Coronation at Westminster Abbey tomorrow.

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An army of royal superfans have emerged from their tents and sleeping bags after an evening of partying on The Mall in the run up to the Coronation tomorrow.

Boozy celebrations and even a Motown soul disco took place last night among the crowds that have gathered along the procession route in London.

Ahead of the monarch's historic day, a sea of tents – dubbed 'King Charles' Camp' – appeared on the road leading from Buckingham Palace and with less than 48 hours to go, the royalists have been getting into the spirit of the celebration with gin, champagne and whiskey.

Patriotic campers swathed in Union Flags and stocked up with food, booze and bunting, many of whom also camped out for the Queen's funeral in September, are settled in for Saturday, when they will have a front row seat to watch the first Coronation procession for 70 years.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will remind millions to 'mind the gap' on train platforms across Britain this weekend.

Their Majesties have recorded an announcement which is being played between today and Monday - the Coronation weekend - at all railway stations across the UK and all London Underground stations.

In the message, the King begins by telling passengers: 'My wife and I wish you and your families a wonderful coronation weekend.'

Camilla then says: 'Wherever you are travelling, we hope you have a safe and pleasant journey.' The message concludes with Charles adding: 'And remember, please mind the gap.'

The full regal weight of the Crown Jewels will be on display at the Coronation , but it’s the jewel-encrusted Imperial State Crown that glitters brightest. It will dazzle on the King’s head as he leaves the Abbey, and thereafter for formal moments of his reign including the State Opening of Parliament.

More than any other jewel or symbol, this crown proclaims to the world that Charles is King. It symbolises monarchy, duty and a mystical power derived from its principal stones, the Cullinan II Diamond, the Black Prince’s Ruby, the Stuart Sapphire and, especially, the St Edward’s Sapphire, the sparkling square blue stone set into the diamond Maltese Cross on the top.

For no other gem in the world has a history like The Edward the Confessor Stone. It is the oldest in the Royal Collection and has been worn, in one form or another, by almost every English monarch for more than 1,000 years. Or so we have always been led to believe.

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Kate Middleton have revealed Prince George is 'excited' about his role as a Page of Honour at his grandfather's coronation.

The prince, who is second-in-line to the throne, has been taking part in rehearsals for the ceremony at Westminster Abbey tomorrow with gusto, his mother says.

The Princess of Wales said her eldest son and other people involved in preparations are 'a bit more relaxed' ahead of the big day on Saturday.

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Two royal super fans who met at William and Kate 's wedding 12 years ago have reunited yet again to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla.

Donna Werner, 71, travelled to London from Connecticut , USA to watch living history with her now-close friend Faith Nicholson, of Essex. They were among the first to secure spots on the Mall earlier this week.

The pair, who have both loved the royal family since they their youths, say they 'bonded automatically' after meeting by happenstance and spending four nights camped out together ahead of the Wales' royal wedding in 2011.

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King Charles has paid a personal tribute to the Queen Consort by including her on his Coronation Medal, the Mail can reveal.

Camilla appears behind her husband on the medal which will be awarded to military personnel, emergency workers and civil servants – subject to eligibility criteria.

The Mail has also obtained the first image of the much anticipated medal, which is yet to be formally unveiled. Its design had been shrouded in secrecy.

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They might have access to luxury cars and historic carriages - but even members of the Royal Family can find that the Underground is the most efficient way of getting around London.

The Prince and Princess of Wales made their first trip on the Elizabeth Line today when they travelled from Acton to Tottenham Court Road to visit the Dog and Duck pub in Soho.

Back in the 1930s, the Queen had her first experience using the tube when she was a teenager with her younger sister Princess Margaret .

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One of my few lasting regrets is that I failed to keep up my childhood collection of historically important newspapers, reporting the momentous events of my lifetime as they happened.

Born as I was in the year of the last Coronation , it might have grown into a fascinating archive of the history of the New Elizabethan Age as it unfolded, to be passed down to my children and grandchildren.

If I remember rightly, the earliest paper I kept recorded the world’s first manned space flight, by the Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, which took place in 1961 when I was not yet eight. Other treasures in my collection included editions reporting the Cuban missile crisis of 1962, J. F. Kennedy’s assassination in 1963, the death and funeral of Sir Winston Churchill in 1965, England’s World Cup win in 1966, the Aberfan disaster that same year and the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969.

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As an army of royal fans descend on London those camping out on The Mall in the run up to the Coronation on Saturday are already getting the party started as they celebrate the historic weekend with plenty of booze and even a Motown soul disco.

A sea of tents – dubbed 'King Charles' Camp' – has appeared on the road leading from Buckingham Palace over the last few days and with less than 48 hours to go, the royalists are already getting into the spirit of the celebration with gin, champagne and whiskey.

Patriotic campers swathed in Union Flags and stocked up with food, booze and bunting, many of whom also camped out for the Queen's funeral in September, are settled in for Saturday, when they will have a front row seat to watch the first Coronation procession for 70 years.

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Quite apart from Saturday's spectacular, we could see history made tomorrow. For Buckingham Palace will stage what could be the most high-powered party ever assembled in Britain when the VVIP guests invited to Saturday's Coronation arrive for Friday evening's reception being given by the King and Queen Consort at Buckingham Palace.

Neither the 2012 Olympics, nor the massive climate change conference COP26 pulled in a hundred heads of state and representatives of 200 governments. Nor, for that matter, did last September's state funeral of Elizabeth II, though it came very close (aside from the short notice, it also clashed with the United Nations General Assembly). It means Britain is in a rare and fortuitous position, according to the minister in charge of much of it.

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Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber has said writing the coronation anthem has been 'a kind of antidote' for dealing with the death of his son earlier this year.

The theatre impresario’s song, Make a Joyful Noise, will be played publicly for the first time as the King is enthroned on Saturday.

Lord Lloyd-Webber, 75, who is known for hit musicals including The Phantom Of The Opera, Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar, has drawn on the words of Psalm 98 for his anthem.

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Major broadcasters were last night accused of continuing to hold UK news publishers to ransom over access to live footage of the Coronation , even though publishing outlets have now reached an agreement with the Royal Household to use the livestream.

Despite publishers being given the go-ahead by the monarchy to use images from tomorrow, TV providers, including the BBC , ITN and Sky, continue to insist on imposing high costs to access the footage.

This has led to claims that they are trying to cash in on the historic event, rather than let it be seen as widely as possible.

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King Charles has made a touching tribute to his wife by featuring a flower from the buttonhole he wore to their wedding as part of the stunning floral displays at Westminster Abbey for his Coronation.

The arrangements will feature hellebores – a particular favourite of the King – as well as honeysuckle, tulips, blossom, jasmine, ranunculus and aquilegia – an ancient symbol of the Holy Spirit.

They will also include foliage of rosemary, birch, bay and hazel and wild broom grown on the Isle of Skye.

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When the former Mrs Camilla Parker Bowles says her devotions to God in Westminster Abbey tomorrow, she will be the first Queen Consort to be anointed since 1937.

The last, of course, was Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother , whose lifelong influence over her grandson Charles will reach its apogee in a ceremony that draws heavily on artefacts — among them robes and chairs — from the crowning of his grandparents.

This irony will not be lost on Queen Camilla. The former Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon transformed the fortunes of the monarchy: first as a steadfast supporter to her stumbling, stammering husband King George VI during the dark days of World War II and then, through the long years of widowhood, to her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II.

They have been welcome guests at every major royal occasion throughout their lives, but a generation of Windsors have been surprised to discover that they are not invited to King Charles and Queen Camilla's Coronation.

I can disclose that the grandchildren of Queen Elizabeth's cousins – including Lady Amelia Windsor , who was named as the 'most beautiful member of the Royal Family ' by Tatler magazine, and the King's godson Lord Nicholas Windsor – will not be at Westminster Abbey on Saturday.

And friends claim some of them are 'furious' at the snub. 'They can't understand why they haven't been invited when they were invited to every other state occasion,' one pal tells me.

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A tribe who worshipped Prince Phillip are readying themselves for the coronation after declaring Charles the 'son of their power'.

British high commissioner Nicolette Brent is expected to take part in celebrations as tribesmen sip kava - a traditional drink - in a yellow coconut shell and view ceremonial dances.

Chief Johnson Iakapass said there will be a flag-raising ceremony and lots of kava.

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On the night before his Coronation, what must King Charles be thinking? What will be running through his mind as he falls asleep hours before stepping up to embrace his destiny in front of the world?

Will he be like a child before Christmas, full of excitement and optimism? One sleep till crown time! Or will his thoughts be darker, filled with trepidation for the future and regret for the past? For the road less travelled, the unlived life, the discarded wife?

Charles waited nearly 74 years to become King, so he’s had enough time to think about it all. And it is noticeable that he spent his first six months on the throne being a busy, caring-sharing royal bee.

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The Princess of Wales looked patriotic in a bespoke red Eponine coat as she stepped out in Soho today.

Kate Middleton , 41, cut an elegant figure in a vibrant coat which featured satin blue lining to resemble coronation bunting as she joined Prince William at the Dog and Duck pub.

The royal proved her sustainable fashion prowess once again as she previously donned the coat visiting the National Portrait Gallery in 2021.

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Aircraft involved in the coronation flypast will jet over large parts of eastern and southern England, giving millions of people the chance to view them.

More than 60 aircraft from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force – including the Red Arrows – are scheduled to fly over Buckingham Palace at around 2.15pm on Saturday.

But many people outside London will be able to see them as they fly to and from the capital.

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Prince William has poured a pint of ale and taken a ride on the tube with his wife Kate as part of a royal ramble in central London before King Charles III's coronation.

With just two days to go until Saturday's coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, William and Kate took time to chat with royal fans, tourists and Londoners on Thursday in the U.K. capital's bustling Soho entertainment district.

The pair took their first trip on the Elizabeth line, named after Queen Elizabeth II and the latest line on London's busy train network. They then stopped at the historic Dog and Duck pub, where William went behind the bar and poured a pint of Kingmaker, a pale ale brewed to celebrate the coronation.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales showed off their easy charm with the public as they posed for selfies in Soho this afternoon.

The royal couple were all smiles as they posed up a storm with well-wishers outside the Dog and Duck pub in central London.

Kate, 41, leaned into the frame for a candid relaxed snap with one fan - who had a incredibly similar version of the Princess' sapphire engagement ring, which once belonged  to Princess Diana.

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A young Jewish woman who arrived in the UK as a teenage Kindertransport refugee became the first person to hold King Charles after his birth, it has been revealed.

Ingelore Czarlinksi was aged 15 when she and her sister Marion, 11, escaped Nazi persecution in Germany just eight weeks before the start of World War Two.

She helped out as the late Queen's oldest son was born by caesarean at Buckingham Palace on November 14, 1948.

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Despite my concerns about his obvious wokery and dangerous interventions into politics, I desperately want Charles III to succeed and, as a proud royalist, will happily pledge allegiance on Saturday to our new King.

I also believe Queen Camilla is a kind and well-intentioned woman with a good soul who never asked to be thrust into the midst of royal history by virtue of the man she happens to love.

But, for those of us who remain loyal to the memory of Princess Diana, the Coronation on Saturday poses an unprecedented moral challenge.

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The Prince of Wales has poured a 'perfect pint' during a visit to a London pub.

William and his wife Kate made their first trip on the Elizabeth Line, named after the late Queen, to Tottenham Court Road in Soho.

After the roughly 20-minute journey, in which William 'confidently' used his Oyster card, they visited the Dog and Duck pub, where they both ordered a pint of cider.

They were then accompanied by pub managers Chris Watts and Maria Sojkova behind the bar, where William poured a 'perfect pint', according to waitress Bernie Kidson.

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From transforming Britain's 'most patriotic' estates into a magnificent sea of red, white and blue, to creating a portrait of King Charles out of toast - Britons have been rallying to mark the coronation.

Read a full round-up of what people are doing, in our story here:

Millions have already confirmed their plans for the Coronation weekend - but with barely a day to go the nation is still split on its nickname, which range from Chazzle Dazzle and Corrie Nash to the Coribobs and Chazza's Corro.

'Platty Jubes' quickly became synonymous with the Queen's Platinum Jubilee last June, but social media is awash with options for the biggest day of Charles' life on Saturday.

Other worthy candidates include The Cozza, Crowny Chas, Chazza's Corro, the Corrie Norrie, Corry Nay-Nay and the Corry Natty. Read the full story here:

Thieves are robbing royal fans camped on The Mall ahead of the Coronation - with one victim having two tents stolen in just 48 hours when he went to the toilet.

Patrick McCrossan, a royal fan who lives in Chelsea, has been forced to sleep in an outdoor chair after having his tent removed - before the replacement was also taken.

The 62-year-old who is originally from Northern Ireland, told MailOnline that he has been left scared to go for a comfort break in case he is targeted again.

Prince William has had a go at pulling a pint at the Dog and Duck in Soho.

The pint is a special coronation beer brewed by Nicholson’s, Kingmaker Pale Ale - and William was asked to pull the first pint of it.

See this video from the Mail's Rebecca English:

Prince William and Kate have been seen chatting with people at the Dog and Duck pub in Soho this afternoon - here's a video from the Mail's Rebecca English:

Kate was asked about the Coronation today, and said: 'Yes, it’s going to be a busy time. We’re getting there. I still feel like we’re trying to get ducks in a row.'

Prince William and Kate Middleton were getting into the party spirit today as they visited Soho ahead of the Coronation this weekend.

The Prince, 40, and Princess of Wales, 41, were in high spirits as they took the Elizabeth Line to the Dog & Duck Pub in London's West End.

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Prince William and Kate have tweeted about their trip on the Elizabeth Line from Acton Main Line to Tottenham Court Road, for their visit to a pub in Soho this afternoon:

The Prince and Princess of Wales boarded the Elizabeth Line at Acton Main Line and travelled to Tottenham Court Road.

Here are some videos and pictures from the Mail's royal editor Rebecca English:

Prince William and Kate have travelled to their engagement in London today on the Elizabeth Line, the Mail's royal editor Rebecca English has revealed:

We can all be proud of the Commonwealth, writes NANA AKUA. It does so much good, something that the Ghanaian members of my extended family have witnessed first hand.

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The Mail's royal editor Rebecca English is outside the Dog and Duck Pub in London's Soho today to witness a visit from Prince William and Kate Middleton.

She has tweeted a video of the scenes outside as huge crowds gather to welcome the royal couple this afternoon:

The Mall in London is already filling up with campers stocked up with tinned all-day breakfasts, booze and bunting but some have been targeted by thieves stealing their tents and valuables when they need the toilet, MailOnline can reveal today.

Royal fans from the UK and across the globe are already descending on London with some sleeping on The Mall since the start of the week to get a prime spot close to Buckingham Palace in a settlement dubbed 'King Charles' camp'.

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King Charles III was today seen being driven past royal fans gathering on The Mall outside Buckingham Palace ahead of his Coronation in just 48 hours' time.

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The Stone of Destiny has been the subject of intense speculation in the build-up to the coronation, over whether it will be used for King Charles' coronation.

Also known as the Stone of Scone, the Stone of Destiny has been an ancient symbol of Scotland's monarch for centuries.

What exactly is the Stone of Destiny? Will the Stone of Destiny be used for the coronation of King Charles? Where is it located?

Read our story for everything you need to know about the Stone of Destiny.

Royal enthusiasts ate a wide range of breakfasts this morning as they waited patiently on The Mall for the Coronation in only 48 hours' time.

One man enjoyed an all-day breakfast in a tin, while others were seen tucking into smoked salmon and basil rolls as they sat on camping chairs next to their tents.

Hot drinks were also being consumed - with one group of five royalists pictured with camping mugs as they stood next to the crowd barriers on the famous road.

Army veteran Geoffrey York, 69, said he has been making hot drinks for fellow campers and told MailOnline: 'You can either sleep rough or come prepared.'

He was photographed today with a 395g tin of Hunger Breaks All Day Breakfast costing £2.25 - including baked beans in tomato sauce with sausages, button mushrooms, chopped pork and egg nuggets with cereal and bacon burger.

Royal fans continue to camp out on The Mall ahead of the Coronation. Here are some of the best photographs of them this morning:

Big Ben has been lit up in a colourful tribute to the King as preparations for this Saturday's Coronation get into full swing. Read the full story here:

Millions of people are excited about the Coronation - including King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla themselves, whose Twitter account has put out a message this morning saying 'two days to go...':

Companies are coming up with various ways to celebrate the King's Coronation - with Essex train operator c2c handing out crown-shaped biscuits to commuters today:

Prince William and Kate Middleton will visit the Dog and Duck Pub in London's Soho today to hear how it is preparing for the Coronation weekend.

They will meet representatives from other hospitality and recreation businesses in the Soho area, and there will be a walkabout afterwards.

We'll bring you the full story and photographs on MailOnline later on.

The upcoming coronation will undoubtedly be the biggest moment in King Charles and Queen Camilla's lives.

But earlier this year, the royal couple celebrated a significant milestone in their personal lives: their 18th wedding anniversary.

The King and Queen - who first dated back in the 1970s - tied the knot in Windsor on April 9, 2005. MailOnline has looked back at their special day:

National Rail has put out a travel update, saying trains are expected to be busy and queueing systems may be in place in some areas this weekend to manage crowds.

While the late Queen was known for her rainbow spectrum of outfits, it seems Camilla has adopted a slightly different approach to her wardrobe.

For the Queen Consort has been wearing a whole host of tonal blues to significant events ahead of the Coronation on Saturday. Read the full story here:

The DailyMail Royals TikTok account offers all the latest Royal Family news - from up-to-date details about King Charles III's Coronation to the best moments of glamorous royalty out and about.

Among the posts today is one of singer Lionel Richie meeting King Charles III at a Buckingham Palace garden party yesterday. Click here to view it.

The Daily Mail's Ephraim Hardcastle column looks at whether King Charles will emulate Edward VII and embrace his son William when he pays homage and kisses his left cheek.

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An interactive map has revealed where more than 3,700 lunch parties to mark King Charles III's Coronation are happening across Britain as well as dozens more abroad.

Thousands of street parties are expected to be held over the weekend, with people encouraged to come together for what has been dubbed the 'Coronation Big Lunch'.

Organisers told MailOnline that the most northern event in Britain is planned on the Shetland Islands, while the most southern event will be on the Isles of Scilly.

Read more in our article here:

MailOnline recently launched a new royal destination, MailOnline Royals, as a one-stop location for all royal news.

You can view this new section of our website by clicking here

You can also follow MailOnline on Facebook for updates about the Coronation and other royal news.

One of the most recent posts is about the weather forecast for rain for this weekend - which will follow sunny 20C conditions today.

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Donald Trump has blasted Meghan Markle over her treatment of the Queen, raging that she was 'very disrespectful' to Her Majesty.

The former US President said he was 'surprised' Prince Harry was invited to his father's Coronation after the public falling out between the Sussexes and the rest of the Firm.

Speaking to former UKIP leader Nigel Farage on GB News, Trump revealed he had high hopes for the big day on Saturday and gave King Charles his full backing saying the monarch 'loves the country'.

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Follow the Daily Mail's peerless royal editor Rebecca English on Twitter for updates ahead of the Coronation.

She has tweeted this morning about her article and video about the remarkable story of Queen Elizabeth’s glove-maker.

The Daily Mail newspaper today leads on an article about how the Coronation will be the biggest policing operation in UK history.

Read MailOnline's latest version of this story about how protesters have been warned they could be shot by police if they run out towards a carriage, by clicking here.

Lord and Lady Carnarvon haven’t decided where they will be on Coronation day – either at their magnificent Highclere Castle estate or with members of their family in London.

What seems certain, though, is that – along with some of the grandest families in the land – they will not be at Westminster Abbey to watch Charles crowned King.

Read the full story from the Daily Mail's Rebecca Hardy:

Gus Lopes, 13-year-old son of Camilla’s daughter, Laura, and her husband, Harry Lopes, will be jointly responsible for holding aloft his grandmother’s Coronation robesas she progresses down the aisle at Westminster Abbey.

But Gus will have to manage this without the use of his right arm, which will be in a sling – just as it was earlier this week when he and Louis were at Buckingham Palace for rehearsals.

Read the full story from the Daily Mail's Richard Eden:

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