Coronation countdown: Britain prepares for the crowning of King Charles III
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00:00 Come Saturday, they'll have spent four days camping outside Buckingham Palace, waiting
00:06 to catch a glimpse of the newly crowned king as he passes by.
00:10 Our families say we are quite mad.
00:13 You only live once.
00:15 Yes, you can never get it back again.
00:18 Just like the preparations for Charles III's coronation, they've planned everything in
00:22 advance.
00:23 We need coffee. We have the important things like wine, prosecco.
00:32 The royal family has invited well over 2,000 guests, including around 100 heads of state,
00:38 while 29,000 police officers will ensure security across London as part of Operation Golden
00:45 Orb.
00:46 Tourists are also looking forward to being part of this moment.
00:51 I love the royal family. I'm so glad I'll be able to see this.
00:56 We feel part of all this joy too.
01:01 In the meantime, onlookers are able to watch the rehearsals.
01:07 Six thousand troops will take part in the procession.
01:10 Well, would you miss it if you could see it?
01:14 It's fabulous. England at its best.
01:16 It's like Cinderella.
01:17 And while it will be the second in their lifetime, it's the first time this couple will see it
01:21 in the flesh.
01:22 We've not seen televisions before, but my uncle bought a television, a tiny little screen,
01:30 and all the family all squashed into one room to watch this tiny little screen, black and
01:36 white. You'll see it in colour.
01:41 For now, calm lingers along the procession route before the three-day weekend kicks off
01:46 with Brits set to enjoy a bank holiday on Monday.