Crowds from all over the world 91裸聊视频� including Canada 91裸聊视频� were beginning to gather in London on Monday ahead of the coronation of King Charles.
A group of diehard royal fans have already staked out their spots along the path to the palace, where they said they91裸聊视频檒l be camping on the sidewalk to ensure they get the best view for Saturday91裸聊视频檚 procession.
Maria Scott, from northeastern England, said she doesn91裸聊视频檛 want to miss a single moment of the atmosphere 91裸聊视频� from the military bands to the chance of seeing the King and Queen Consort ride by in the famous gold coach.
91裸聊视频淵ou have to witness these things with your own eyes, the TV doesn91裸聊视频檛 do it justice,91裸聊视频� said Scott, who has been camping at Royal events since 2011.
Scott chatted with fellow camper Patrick O91裸聊视频橬eill, from Belfast, who wore a plastic crown and draped himself in Union Jacks as the group used a tarp to protect their belongings from the occasional rain shower.
Both are big fans of King Charles as well as Camilla, the Queen Consort, who they feel doesn91裸聊视频檛 get the credit she deserves for her charity work and support of her husband.
91裸聊视频淗e91裸聊视频檚 just a remarkable man,91裸聊视频� O91裸聊视频橬eill said of King Charles.
A Canadian flag was among those fluttering above the road leading to Buckingham Palace, where metal barricades have been set up in anticipation of the crowds.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to be among the Canadians making the trip to London for the coronation, which will also be attended by a group of First Nations leaders from Manitoba.
The leaders also plan to meet with Crown representatives 91裸聊视频渢o discuss the importance of the Treaty relationship and speak to the monarch91裸聊视频檚 role as it relates to First Nation issues moving forward,91裸聊视频� a joint statement from the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Southern Chiefs91裸聊视频� Organization, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, Anishininew Okimawin, and the Assembly of First Nations Manitoba Regional Office said.
RCMP members on horseback will also ride in the procession that will bring King Charles and Camilla to Westminster Abbey for Saturday91裸聊视频檚 coronation ceremony.
The Prince91裸聊视频檚 Trust Canada, a charity established by King Charles, will also send a delegation that includes Jay Patel, a 21-year-old man who found employment through the group91裸聊视频檚 youth employment initiative.
Outside Buckingham palace, tourists snapped selfies on Monday while a child ran around with a flag featuring an image of King Charles91裸聊视频� face.
A few streets away, a souvenir seller near Westminster Abbey said coronation merchandise was selling quickly, with the flags being best-sellers. While the area is always popular with tourists, he said the size of the crowds make it clear the coronation is bringing tourists to the city.
Not everyone was swept up in the coronation excitement, however. Outside Buckingham Palace, a small handful of protesters wore cardboard masks with King Charles and Camilla91裸聊视频檚 faces on them, as they unfurled a banner that read 91裸聊视频淭hey don91裸聊视频檛 care if you starve.91裸聊视频�
Eleanor Tennyson, a graduate student, said she and her friends wanted to show that 91裸聊视频渘ot everyone is in agreement with the monarchy.91裸聊视频�
She said many people in the United Kingdom are faced with a cost of living crisis that has left them struggling to afford their bills, as well as high energy costs due to the war in Ukraine.
91裸聊视频淭his is not the time to spend millions of pounds on a celebration that doesn91裸聊视频檛 reflect society as it is,91裸聊视频� she said. 91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 completely out of touch.91裸聊视频�
The coronation takes place on May 6 at Westminster Abbey and will be followed by a concert and various community events.
A special Canadian celebration is also being held in Ottawa, while several provinces have also announced events to mark the occasion.
While this coronation is expected to be more scaled-back than that of Queen Elizabeth II91裸聊视频檚 in 1953, Scott and O91裸聊视频橬eill believe there will still be plenty of pomp and circumstance.
This ceremony will also include two coronations in one, because Camilla is being crowned alongside her husband, O91裸聊视频橬eill noted.
91裸聊视频淚91裸聊视频檓 so happy to be among great friends and we91裸聊视频檙e celebrating this together,91裸聊视频� he said. 91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 a moment in history.91裸聊视频�
91裸聊视频擬organ Lowrie, The Canadian Press
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