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King Charles attends final rehearsal for the Coronation as rain lashes London

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5th May 2023

The King was just visible through a rain spattered car window as he left Westminster Abbey after a final rehearsal for the Coronation.

With just hours to go until Charles III becomes the fortieth Monarch to be crowned at the Abbey since 1066, His Majesty was joined by Queen Camilla for one last run through of the service as intermittent showers battered the capital.

The King smiled and waved to wellwishers as he was driven out of the Abbey.

Earlier, the Prince of Wales had also been seen joining the royal party for the rehearsal.

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The weather forecast for May 6th in London shows a strong chance of more showers and the possibility of thunder. The planned fly past might have to be cancelled if conditions around the capital are too poor.

The Coronation takes place at 11am on May 6th 2023.

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Lydia Starbuck is Jubilee and Associate Editor at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.