4 May 2023

Final preparations underway for King's Coronation in London

From Checkpoint, 5:55 pm on 4 May 2023

Dozens of royal family mega-fans have set up camp near Buckingham Palace - braving the chilly London nights just to catch a glimpse of King Charles on Coronation day.

Faith Nicholson, wearing a Union Jack poncho. She came well prepared with banners and bunting - less so with creature comforts.

Faith Nicholson came well prepared with coronation decorations - less so with creature comforts. Photo: RNZ / Katie Scotcher

Final preparations are underway in the UK's capital for the three day celebration fit for a king.

RNZ political reporter Katie Scotcher is in London, and asked Brits how they'll be marking the occasion.

Angie and her colourful "Welsh corner" celebrating the King's connection to Wales is hard to miss.

Angie and her colourful "Welsh corner" celebrating the King's connection to Wales is hard to miss. Photo: RNZ / Katie Scotcher