The parade began at Buckingham Palace shortly after midnight and some royal fans waited for more than three hours for the return journey down the Mall.

placeholder image — The parade began at Buckingham Palace shortly after midnight and some royal fans waited for more than three hours for the return journey down the Mall.

In Pictures: Night-time coronation rehearsal lights up London

By Staff reporter

Published 3rd May 2023, 07:48 GMT

Updated 3rd May 2023, 07:55 GMT

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The Mall was lined with union flags and those from Commonwealth nations.

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The Mall was lined with union flags and those from Commonwealth nations.

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