In pictures: Relaxed-looking King joins Coronation rehearsal

4th May 2023 | Source: BBC

King Charles and Camilla, the Queen Consort, were smiling and looked relaxed as they left a dry run of the big day.

King Charles smiles as he leaves a Coronation rehearsal

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Queen Consort Camilla leaves a Coronation rehearsal

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King Charles rides in the back of a car to Buckingham Palace ahead of the Coronation

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The Queen Consort and her pages leaving Westminster Abbey in central London, following a rehearsal for the Coronation

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The Queen Consort was accompanied by her pages for the event

Prince Louis and the Prince of Wales leave Westminster Abbey after a Coronation rehearsal

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Prince Louis was pictured alongside the Prince of Wales after playing his part

The Princess Royal met cavalry officers preparing for Saturday, chatting with them during a visit to Wellington Barracks.

Part of the regiment's officers and senior non-commissioned officers posed for a photograph

The King took part in a Coronation garden party at Buckingham Palace - the first of his reign - and met guests including Dame Doreen Lawrence and singer Lionel Richie.

People have already started gathering at the Mall outside Buckingham Palace, with some royal fans like Faith Nicholson camping out in tents to make sure they do not miss out on a prime viewing spot on Saturday.