King Charles and Prince William have greeted well-wishers outside Buckingham Palace as coronation excitement amps up. 7NEWS
King Charles has greeted excited crowds gathering for his coronation before hosting a reception for world leaders at Buckingham Palace ahead of what will be the biggest ceremonial event in the United Kingdom for 70 years.
“There is not much sleeping going on, I hear,” William told one woman in the crowd, referring to people in tents who have created a party atmosphere despite occasional heavy downpours.Credit:Earlier, Charles met leaders from the Commonwealth, the voluntary association of 56 countries which he also heads, and held a lunch for prime ministers and royal representatives from the 14 other realms where he is head of state, including Australia and Canada.
Well-wishers already camping out to bag the best spots were thrilled by the surprise royal walkabout. The king has even voiced announcements for the London underground network, using the traditional “mind the gap” warning to be cautious getting on and off the trains. After the ceremony there will be a mile-long procession involving 4000 military personnel, with the newly-crowned King Charles III and Queen Camilla returning to Buckingham Palace in the four-tonne Gold State Coach, pulled by eight horses.
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