Mounted officers from the Metropolitan Police arrive on The Mall in London ahead of the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Picture,  Niall Carson/PA WireMounted officers from the Metropolitan Police arrive on The Mall in London ahead of the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Picture,  Niall Carson/PA Wire
Mounted officers from the Metropolitan Police arrive on The Mall in London ahead of the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Picture, Niall Carson/PA Wire

13 pictures as preparations begin for coronation of King Charles III

Preparations were in full swing at Buckingham Palace as staff were seen adorning its famous balcony with red and gold draping ahead of the royal family’s appearance later.

Military bands could be heard practising ahead of the procession while street cleaners were working with precision to ensure the area in front of the palace was ready.

People attending the coronation service began filing into Westminster Abbey at just after 7.30am.

Dozens poured into the church wearing suits, fascinators, military uniforms and medals and religious clothing.

Sniffer dogs had been patrolling the area shortly before the guests filed in to the Abbey.

Dozens poured into the church wearing suits, fascinators, military uniforms and medals and religious clothing.