Through the empty streets of London members of the military travelled the 1.3-mile route which the King will travel to and from Westminster Abbey on 6 May.
and Queen Consort, Camilla, will travel to and from Westminster Abbey via Parliament Square, along Whitehall, around Trafalgar Square, through Admiralty Arch and down The Mall to Buckingham Palace.
The procession route stretches to just 1.3 miles, a quarter of the length of the Queen's five-mile celebratory journey which went through Piccadilly, Oxford Street and Regent Street in 1953. The new King and Queen will travel in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach on their way to the ceremony and use the 260-year-old Gold State Coach for the return journey - although there was no sight of either coach at the rehearsal.King's Coronation: What to expect
More than 6,000 members of the UK's armed forces and nearly 400 armed forces personnel from at least 35 Commonwealth countries will take part in the historic celebration, making it the largest military ceremonial operation in 70 years.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Prince Harry 'held peace talks with King Charles' ahead of coronation newsPrince Harry and his father, King Charles, allegedly held peace talks before the former announced his attendance at next month's coronation which is being held on May 6
Read more »
King's coronation: Thousands from armed forces to take partThe King's coronation will also mark the largest military ceremonial operation in 70 years.
Read more »
Prince Harry and King Charles 'had heart to heart' before Coronation decisionKing Charles III and Prince Harry are said to have had a 'heart to heart' before Harry accepted his invitation to his father's Coronation, which will take place in May in London
Read more »
Bristol composer's pride in writing music for King's coronationSarah Class has been commissioned by the King to compose music to be performed in Westminster Abbey.
Read more »