London prepares for historic coronation of King Charles III (18 images)

By Wade Sheridan

Britain's King Charles III will be coronated in a grand and historic ceremony on Saturday in London. People from around the world are camping outside Buckingham Palace and other locations in anticipation. Charlres succeeds his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, whose reign lasted 70 years until her death last year.

King Charles III shakes hands with members of the public during an impromptu walkabout in London a day before his coronation on May 5, 2023. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI

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Charles smiles as he interacts with members of the public. Thousands from around the world are expected to attend the coronation. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI

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The prince and princess of Wales, William and Kate, visit The Dog and Duck pub May 4, 2023, as part of the preparations for King Charles III's coronation in London on May 6. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI

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The West End of London is regaled in flags and banners. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI

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