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Crowds begin to gather in London ahead of the coronation of King Charles
LONDON — Crowds from all over the world are beginning to gather in London ahead of the Saturday coronation of King Charles.
A group of diehard royal fans have already staked out their spots along the path to the palace, where they say they’ll be camping on the sidewalk to ensure they get the best view.
Maria Scott, from northeastern England, says she doesn’t want to miss a single moment of the atmosphere, even if this coronation is expected to be more scaled back than Queen Elizabeth’s was.
A Canadian flag is among those fluttering above the road leading to Buckingham Palace, where metal barricades have been set up to contain the crowds.