King Charles's coronation rehearsal lights up London night

3 May 2023

Members of the UK's armed forces have paraded through the streets of central London during the night in a full dress rehearsal for the King's coronation.

James Manning / PA A night time rehearsal in central London for the Coronation.

The procession will feature more than 6,000 men and women from the UK and Commonwealth countries.

Henry Nicholls / Reuters The Gold State Coach is ridden alongside members of the military during a full overnight dress rehearsal of the Coronation.

Dressed in military attire, military personnel practised their positions in rows on horseback and on foot in preparation for Saturday's event, accompanying the Gold State Coach on its journey from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey.

Andy Rain / EPA Royal Navy personnel march up Whitehall during the rehearsal for the Coronation in London.

Henry Nicholls / Reuters Members of the military take part in a full overnight dress rehearsal of the Coronation Ceremony.

Jeff Overs / BBC Members of the military march in Whitehall during the rehearsal of the Coronation Ceremony.

Jordan Pettitt / PA Wire Mounted troops take part in a night time rehearsal in central London for the Coronation.

Henry Nicholls / Reuters The Diamond Jubilee Coach is ridden alongside members of the military during a full overnight dress rehearsal of the Coronation Ceremony.

Henry Nicholls / Reuters Soldiers stand outside Buckingham Palace, as part in a full overnight dress rehearsal of the Coronation Ceremony.

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