I’m again with a few fast updates as we method the Coronation on Saturday. Earlier right this moment, the Wales household took half in a rehearsal at Westminster Abbey. 

King Charles and his household arrive for Coronation rehearsals at Westminster Abbey. All the images right here! 👇 https://t.co/IpSihV9WUT

— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) Might 3, 2023

Sadly, there are not any pictures I might license, however a number of of the papers have photos. (The Each day Mail’s article is right here, and a Each day Mirror piece is right here.) 

Additionally right this moment, the primary Buckingham Palace backyard celebration of the season.

It’s the first backyard celebration of the King’s reign. Along with the King and Queen Consort, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and the Duke of Kent have been at Buckingham Palace for the celebration.

A large shot provides you an thought of simply how many individuals are on the perform.

Additionally attending, Lionel Richie and his longtime girlfriend, mannequin and entrepreneur Lisa Parigi.

The entertainer has a protracted historical past with the King. He was the primary World Ambassador of the Prince’s Belief. On this picture, you see him with the Prince of Wales at a 2019 Prince’s Belief Worldwide Reception in Barbados. 

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Additionally, right this moment, photographs from a nighttime rehearsal for the Coronation. Right here you see Commonwealth troops as they arrived at Wellington Barracks.

The rehearsal began shortly after midnight this morning. 

Greater than 4,000 sailors, troopers, and aviators have been seen rehearsing on the empty streets of London.

The King and Queen Consort will journey from the Abbey to Buckingham Palace within the Gold State Coach.

The Gold State Coach making its approach as much as Westminster Abbey this morning in a rehearsal for the coronation. pic.twitter.com/fbADfi9Tct

— Michael Murphy (@michaelmurph_y) Might 3, 2023

This was the ultimate full-scale rehearsal for Saturday’s processions. 

The Diamond Jubilee State Coach will take the King and Queen Consort to Westminster Abbey. 

One other view.

Right now’s compulsory photograph of Séamus, the Irish Guards’ regimental mascot.

And a daytime view. 

Now for a fast have a look at what Kate wore to the Abbey for right this moment’s rehearsal. With due to Innominate and Bojana, her costume seems just like the Mortimer Ditsy Floral Print Gown ($322) by LK Bennett. 

The black and white costume is 100% silk with a polyester lining. The knee-length design encompasses a pussy bow neckline, outsized pearl buttons, lengthy sleeves, and a again zipper. The type seems like it’s bought out at each LK Bennett and John Lewis.

If the costume title or silhouette sound acquainted, it’s most likely as a result of the Princess has worn the Mortimer Inexperienced & Cream Polka Dot Gown ($650). Under, you see her within the type when doing engagements in London in mid-December 2018. This model of the costume is offered in all sizes.

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Now for a few scheduling and TV updates.

• Tomorrow the Prince and Princess of Wales will go to the Canine & Duck Pub in Soho to listen to how its employees and different companies within the space are making ready for the Coronation weekend.
• With due to Deliane for her remark, we all know that PBS will carry the BBC’s protection beginning at 2:30am on Saturday. The community can be carrying the Coronation Live performance reside from 3-5pm ET. I’ll replace the TV data on yesterday’s put up however I needed to flag it right here due to the live performance info.  

We’ll see you tomorrow!