Long live the King!
Patriotic Brits braved the chilly winds and constant rain in London Saturday to raise a glass — or two — to toast to the new King and Queen.
Charles and Camilla were officially crowned in a momentous ceremony at Westminster Abbey, and the day was not without its expected — and legendary — pomp and circumstance.
Despite the disappointing British weather, royal revelers from all corners of the city filled the streets and pubs to celebrate the historic occasion.
“It’s amazing seeing Brits all come together like this. It’s what we do best. Pints and pride,” Thomas Burns, 66, told The Post.
Some even woke up at the crack of dawn to bag a spot on The Mall by the iconic red road to catch a fleeting glimpse of the coronation procession.
“This day means everything to me. It’s history. I always come down to see Royal events in person, all these years,” Gillian Mulingani, 80, said.
“Charles is going to be a marvelous King. I couldn’t be prouder of our country. It will be a fantastic royal day. “
“This is what we do best. I’m very proud today,” added Gillian’s son, Peter, 51.
Gillian Mulingani, 80, and son Peter, 51, felt “proud” of the pomp displayed at the coronation procession.
London’s iconic King Street has been temporarily renamed King Charles III Street. The Crown Jewels Garden
Brits braved the rain to watch the coronation on the big screen at the Crown Jewels Garden pop up. New York PostElsewhere on The Mall, the sense of pride and joy was contagious.
“We’ve been brought up with the royal family and it’s tradition for us,” said Tracy Ann Eastmead, 62.
“We’re here to celebrate. I think Charles and Camilla will be a good king and queen. He’s good for the environment and promotes the right things. Very proud to be British today.”
Tracy Ann Eastmead, 62, told The Post she’s “very proud to be British today.” New York Post
King Charles and Queen Camilla were formally crowned in a historic ceremony at Westminster Abbey. AFP via Getty Images
Royal revelers have been celebrating the King and Queen’s coronation all around London. APOver in Covent Garden, located northeast of Buckingham Palace, royalists gathered in the iconic piazza to watch the crowning of Their Majesties.
Adorned with over 4,000 union jacks, the quintessentially British Crown Jewels Garden featured a huge viewing screen for those that could not snag a spot on The Mall during the King’s procession.
“I’ve been here since the morning and I’m not leaving till the evening,” John Peckham, 47, declared.
“I’ve been glued to the screen with a pint of lager in my hand. That’s what it’s all about really, isn’t it? Being proud of my country.”
Covent Garden has been decorated with over 4,000 union jacks for the coronation weekend. New York Post
London’s Piccadilly Circus celebrating the King’s coronation in style. New York Post
Some Brits sought refuse from the rain in nearby pubs. New York PostPeckham isn’t the only royal reveler who wasn’t deterred by not scoring a spot on The Mall.
“My daughters and I came here because we knew it was going to be near-impossible to see anything by the palace,” Karen Phillips, 63, told The Post.
“Aside from the horrendous weather, the day has been perfect.”
Live on the East Piazza until Sunday 14th May, the garden will feature a variety of entertainment celebrating this once-in-a-lifetime occasion.
The rainy British weather didn’t get in the way of the celebrations. POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Royal fans gathered in every corner of London to celebrate the historic occasion. AP
His Majesty is the 40th monarch to be crowned at Westminster Abbey. via REUTERS
The Chelsea Pensioners paraded the streets for Chelsea in celebration of the coronation. Cadogan and the King’s Road PartnershipMore notably, London’s iconic King Street in Westminster has been temporarily renamed King Charles III Street.
Elsewhere, Brits sought refuge from the rain in nearby pubs, proving that nothing can get in the way of seeing Charles be crowned.
“It was a bit of a battle to find a seat, I’m not going to lie,” Burns admitted.
150 King Charles Cavalier Spaniels paraded King’s Road in celebration of The Coronation of HM King Charles III. Cadogan and the King’s Road Partnership
Royal fans enjoyed drinks and a front row seat by the big screen at the Crown Jewels Garden pop up. New York Post
The spectacle featured more than 100 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels parade through the streets of London, coordinated by Love My Human. Cadogan and the King’s Road Partnership
The patriotic spirit even reached London’s underground commuters. Getty ImagesMeanwhile, King’s Road has been pedestrianized from Sloane Square to Cheltenham Terrace so that proud Brits could freely revel in the celebration.
The spectacle featured more than 100 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels parade through the streets of London, coordinated by Love My Human.
Live music was also played throughout the day that was inspired by the King’s personal favorites.
“This day has brought us all a million times closer together,” Shona White beamed.
“The atmosphere has just been incredible, I’m so so proud to be British.”
On King’s Road — dubbed London’s Royal Avenue — an enormous floral installation of the Royal Crest and Coronation emblem was installed and will remain in place until April 14.
