From official dress rehearsals by the armed forces to a sand sculpture and an unusual toast to Charles, we look at the best of the images from the past few weeks.

placeholder image — From official dress rehearsals by the armed forces to a sand sculpture and an unusual toast to Charles, we look at the best of the images from the past few weeks.

In Pictures: How Britons have been preparing for the King’s coronation

By Staff reporter

Published 5th May 2023, 13:21 GMT

Updated 5th May 2023, 13:25 GMT

The eyes of the world will be on Westminster Abbey on Saturday as the King and Queen Consort take part in their much-anticipated coronation ceremony, and Britons from all walks of life have been making their own preparations.

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