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THE Coronation celebrations came to an end yesterday as Brits volunteered for King and country to help out over 1,500 charities.
Members of the Royal Family lent a hand as Prince William and Kate Middleton helped renovate the building of the 3rd Upton Scout Hut in Slough.
And now, the newly crowned King Charles and Queen Camilla have revealed the "greatest possible coronation gift" they received over the historic weekend is the support of the nation.
As celebrations came to an end, a message from Charles read: “As the coronation weekend draws to a close, my wife and I just wanted to share our most sincere and heartfelt thanks to all those who have helped to make this such a special occasion.
“To know that we have your support and encouragement, and to witness your kindness expressed in so many different ways has been the greatest possible coronation gift, as we now rededicate our lives to serving the people of the United Kingdom, the realms and Commonwealth. Charles R.”
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Charles and Camilla pictured making their way to Westminster Abbey for last coronation rehearsal
King Charles and Camilla have arrived at Westminister Abbey for their final rehearsal ahead of the big day.
The couple were snapped smiling and waving at fans from their cars as they made their way past fans.
Who will attend King Charles’ coronation dinner tonight?
As guest numbers for the King’s coronation are limited, many foreign royals and British aristocrats have missed out on invitations to the ceremony.
Therefore, King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla are hosting a reception at Buckingham Palace tonight.
This will give them the chance to greet some of those that have been excluded from the main event.
More than 1,000 guests are expected to attend the special event, along with most senior members of the Royal Family.
However, it won’t be a traditional sit-down dinner, but more of a reception.
A source told the : “It will feel rather like the annual Diplomatic reception held every December at Buckingham Palace as opposed to a state banquet, and will be a nice mix of majesty, family and friends.”
It is understood that many spouses and children of guests will be in attendance who did not get an invite to the ceremony.
They include King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and his wife, Queen Maxima, who will attend the Coronation.
They will be joined at the Palace by the former queen, HRH Princess Beatrix, and her grand-daughter the future queen, Catharina-Amalia, the Princess of Orange.
Will the coronation be available online?
The coronation will also be available to stream online on a number of platforms.
This includes the , and .
It is yet to be revealed if it will be broadcast on other streaming sites like, for example, YouTube.
Is it legal to camp on The Mall ahead of the coronation?
There are no rules in place against camping on The Mall.
Royal fanatics want the best spot to witness historic occasions such as weddings, funerals and, coronations – so camping along the procession route has become tradition.
People have camped out for events such as the wedding of Prince Charles and Diana, and the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
The Queen’s funeral had a no-tents rule on The Mall, but royal fans ignored orders and camped anyway.
How much will King Charles’ coronation cost?
The Operation Golden Orb committee, responsible for planning the historic ceremony, has estimated that King Charles III’s coronation is set to cost around £100million, but this figure hasn’t been confirmed.
Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation cost an estimated £1.57million – which is £46million in today’s money.
A source told The Sun: “In today’s money the 1953 coronation cost around £50million but estimates for King Charles’ are twice that because of things like security, which weren’t such a big issue back then.
“But worldwide TV rights will more than cover the cost and it will be a massive boost to tourism. Hotels are already being booked out for the Coronation weekend.”
Will there be local road closures for street parties?
New figures have suggested the across England, there will be over 3000 street parties – covering 263 miles, with Hampshire and Kent topping the leader boards.
Councils have approved 3,087 road closures for gatherings marking the royal event, according to the road management company one.network.
The most popular day will be Sunday, which is expected to host 62 per cent of the parties.
Some 27 per cent are planned for Saturday, while only 11 per cent are scheduled for bank holiday Monday.
Local road closures will differ between areas, so you should check your council’s website for more information.
What roads are closed for King Charles’ coronation?
In London, where millions are expected to flood into the capital to celebrate the historic event, huge swaths of roads near the procession route will be closed.
The day kicks off at 5am with restricted pedestrian access, however the processed will not begin until 10.20am, when the King and Queen Consort will be taken to Westminster Abbey in a highly-watched spectacle.
They will arrive at the ceremony at 10.53am, however road closures will be far more lasting and widespread throughout the three-day weekend.
From Mayfair to Waterloo and down to Victoria – the area will be relatively out of action for drivers from the afternoon of Friday May 5 until the end of Saturday May 6.
As the warns: “roads and parks around central London will be affected by significant road closures and parking suspensions”.
Some restrictions have been in place since May 2, however the majority of restrictions start today, May 5.
400,000 hard-working heroes will get a King’s ‘thank you’ medal
The new medal will be issued to prison officers, members of the Royal Household, living recipients of the George and Victoria Crosses, emergency workers, Armed Forces personnel, choristers and St John Ambulance staff.
They must have been employed for five years or more.
But everyone working on the coronation — including the tens of thousands of military on parade, volunteers and police — will also get the medal irrespective of length of service.
King Charles’ ‘mind the gap’ recording to play on trains this weekend
Across the UK, train passengers will be told to “mind the gap” by King Charles this weekend.
The King and Queen Consort recorded announcements which will be played between Friday and Monday at every railway station across the UK.
The King will be heard saying: “My wife and I wish you and your families a wonderful coronation weekend.”
The Queen Consort then says: “Wherever you are travelling, we hope you have a safe and pleasant journey.”
The message concludes with the King adding: “And remember, please mind the gap.”
How to watch the Red Arrows over King Charles’ coronation
Brits nationwide will be counting down the days until King Charles’ coronation.
It will be the first coronation the nation will see in 70 years and the 40th since the crowning of William the Conqueror in 1066.
As is tradition with Royal events, a flypast of 60 aircrafts will fly over Buckingham Palace to mark the official crowning of the new King.
Many will gather on The Mall to watch the Red Arrows fly over the Palace in real-time.
However, for those unable attend in person, BBC One, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer will provide live coverage of the coronation from 7.30 am.
What is the Coronation Oath?
As part of the coronation the monarch takes oaths as he is made the King.
The Archbishop of Canterbury will ask Charles a series of questions relating to governing the realms and territories and if he is willing to take the oath.
The Archbishop will ask at the beginning of the service: “Your Majesty, the Church established by law, whose settlement you will swear to maintain, is committed to the true profession of the Gospel, and, in so doing, will seek to foster an environment in which people of all faiths and beliefs may live freely.
“The Coronation Oath has stood for centuries and is enshrined in law. Are you willing to take the Oath?”
At the end of the oath, King Charles will say: “I Charles do solemnly and sincerely in the presence of God profess, testify, and declare that I am a faithful Protestant, and that I will, according to the true intent of the enactments which secure the Protestant succession to the Throne, uphold and maintain the said enactments to the best of my powers according to law.”
Who is reading at King Charles’ coronation tomorrow?
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will read from a biblical book that will resonate with the multi-faith theme being struck for the Christian ceremony.
Lambeth Palace said: “The Archbishop of Canterbury has selected a new Epistle for this Coronation, which will be Colossians 1:9-17.
“This passage has been chosen to reflect the theme of service to others, and the loving rule of Christ over all people and all things, which runs through this Coronation Liturgy.
“Following recent tradition of British Prime Ministers giving readings at State occasions – as Head of the host Nation’s government – this will be read by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.”
Discover coronation events happening in your area
Thousands of events will take place across the country this weekend, as Brits celebrate the coronation of King Charles.
With that in mind, the government has shared a handy map to find out what’s happening in your area.
Follow the link below to find out:
