Scots and tourists alike have turned out in droves in Edinburgh to see King Charles III crowned. The capital was caked in a fog that refused to ease on Saturday morning.But the lack of sunshine couldn’t dampen the spirits of those that turned out to see the new King anointed.
The Ross Bandstand - capacity 2500 - didn’t officially open until 10am, but local revellers and those from further afield began flooding in at around 9.15 as the big screen was powered up.By 10am, most of the 256 folding chairs assembled for the ceremony had been filled, while the stone benches climbing up towards Princes Street were filled with a healthy variety of the devout and the curious alike.
Among those sitting were visitors, families and friends, travelling from far afield and down the road.First to arrive was American Stephanie Kelley, from Lima, Ohio, who extended her stay in Scotland for an extra day to watch Charles be crowned.
A year ago, she was in London for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, and wanted to get a Scottish perspective on her son’s ascension to the throne.Ms Kelley, 61, said: “I got my flight moved back for this.
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