What time is the procession before King Charles’ coronation?
THE Coronation of King Charles is THE royal event of the year and it has finally arrived.
After months of preparations and planning, the historic occasion will take place today - and it all starts with the King's Procession.
What time is the procession before King Charles' coronation?
In the first coronation the country has witnessed in 70 years, the event will begin with the procession of the King and Queen Consort from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey.
This is known as the King's Procession and will begin at 10.20am.
At this time, the King and the Queen, will depart Buckingham Palace in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach for Westminster Abbey.
Royal fans, who have camped along The Mall, will be waving and cheering as the couple travel along the scheduled route.
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They are expected to arrive at the Abbey at 10.53am.
The State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry, stationed in the Abbey, will sound a fanfare as Their Majesties arrive at the West Gate to Westminster Abbey.
Who takes part in the procession?
The King's Procession will see the King and Queen Consort travelling in the horse-drawn Diamond Jubilee State Coach.
It was created in 2012 to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 60 years on the British Throne.
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They will be accompanied by the Sovereign's Escort of the Household Cavalry.
The 1.42-mile route will be flanked by 1,000 members of the military from the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.
After the crowning ceremony at the Abbey they will return to Buckingham Palace in the Coronation Procession.
The newly crowned King and Queen Consort will make this journey in the Gold State Coach.
This procession will be on a much larger scale, taking the same route in reverse.
The Coronation Procession will include personnel all marching in unison from across the Commonwealth and the British Overseas Territories and all Services of the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom.
It will include marching bands, the Sovereign's Bodyguard and the Royal Watermen.
When does King Charles' coronation service start?
The Coronation of King Charles will begin in Westminster Abbey at 11am.
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The ceremony will be shorter than his mother's, lasting around two hours.