King Charles’ splashy coronation dress rehearsal captured in photos, video

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King Charles III’s coronation is well underway — under the dark of night — in London.The elaborate run-through took place overnight from Buckingham Palace to Trafalgar Square and Downing Street and then onward to Westminster Abbey.Thousands of soldiers from the army, navy and RAF participated in the practice in the evening, with many onlookers trying to get a glimpse of the session.The Diamond Jubilee State Coach and Gold State Coach were also spotted trailing down the Mall for the rehearsal.

The all-night practice then featured soldiers playing instruments like saxophones, trumpets, horns and cymbals as they marched down the street.The official crowning will commence on Saturday, May 6, with about 2,000 guests filling up the 1,000-year-old church.Pomp, circumstance and religious rituals will envelope the Abbey, formally instating Charles, 74, as monarch of the United Kingdom and the country’s Commonwealth Realms.The ceremony will be helmed by Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury.The momentous event will showcase Charles being anointed with holy oil and he will be gifted with his orb, his coronation ring and a scepter.His wife, Camilla, will be enthroned alongside him as well, effectively becoming becoming Queen.Right after the sacred bash, Camilla, 75, and Charles will undertake the Coronation Procession, where they will travel in the Gold State Coach back to Buckingham Palace.As the historic day continues, military crew will execute a flypast of more than 60 aircraft from the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force over the Mall, which is located opposite Buckingham Palace.An array of religious figures, royal family members, politicians, dignitaries and more will be attending the event.There was much talk.