Street parties, screenings and live music performances are taking place across the region
The ceremony was screened at Nottingham Castle, the first time has been open to the public since it shut in November after theSue Grant, 74, and Mary Gleeson, 68, both from Nottingham, were part of the crowd braving the unpredictable weather."I hope for Charlie's sake this will be my last coronation but you never know, do you?Angela and Martin Crotty sheltered under their corgi-themed brollyMs Crotty said: "It's such a big occasion.
Patrick Loy, head of Nottingham events at Nottingham City Council, said: "I think the weather has dampened a few people's enthusiasm to come out here but we're really pleased with the crowd. More than 100 street parties have also been planned across Nottinghamshire, according to the county council.Cat Croger and her family queued from early on Saturday for the screening at Derby CathedralIt opened its doors at 09:00 on Saturday for people who wanted to see the service on a big screen.
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