King Charles III and Queen Camilla left Buckingham Palace in a procession on Saturday to Westminster Abbey, where the monarch will be crowned in the presence of other members of the royal family and thousands of guests.
At 10:20 local time (09:20 GMT), the “Diamond Jubilee” chariot, in which the kings travel, advanced along The Mall Avenue, which connects the palace and Trafalgar Square, towards the government area, where thousands of people have gathered. gathered on both sides of the boulevard.
On a slightly rainy day in the British capital, the carriage, drawn by six white horses, is accompanied by members of the royal horse guards and other foot guards.
The British king wears a white cape while the queen consort also wears a white one.
To the beat of the sound of drums, the procession moves slowly along The Mall Avenue, which connects Buckingham Palace to Trafalgar Square, towards the Anglican Temple, which is scheduled to arrive at 10:53 local time (09:53 GMT ).
The air-conditioned oak carriage has hydraulic suspension, is pulled by six horses and is escorted by members of the royal guard.
On either side of The Mall Avenue, which connects Buckingham Palace, and Whitehall, a government precinct, thousands of British and foreign tourists line up with flags, caps, and banners.
Some have been sleeping for several days in front of the security fences that police have erected to ensure the best position to see the coronation up close, which security forces have dubbed “Operation Golden Orb”.
More than 11,000 officers are taking part in this impressive apparatus, described by law enforcement officials as the largest deployment in London’s history, designed to ensure the coronation event, which will be watched by millions at home and abroad, goes off without incident.
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Source: El heraldo
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