the message i am hearing from people tonight is that they want us to focus on the priorities they want us to deliver for them. and that s about halving inflation, growing the economy, reducing debt, cutting waiting lists and stopping the boats. we ll have the very latest on all the local election results. also on the programme: at westminster abbey, the final preparations have been made for the first coronation in 70 years. god save the queen! the king and the prince and princess of wales, do a walkabout on the mall, chatting to people who ve grabbed a prime spot for tomorrow s procession. some asked about her children: they re really well, thank you. are they excited? excited, a bit nervous, obviously, with a big day ahead. but they can t wait, actually. what about you and william? yeah, all good. and memories of the last coronation we speak to people who played a part in the ceremony of 1953. and on bbc london. just 16 hours to go until the coronation procession in the sp
bringing you the regalia, processions and ancient rituals. we ll have all that and more, including the crowning moment itself later today at westminster abbey. these are pictures from inside the venue and how it will look for the grand ceremony. you can see the ornate chairs taking centre stage, there, on top of the medieval mosaic floor of the church. crowds have been camping out ahead of the big day. they were treated to a surprise visit by king charles, the prince and the princess of wales. charles went to one side of the mall while william and kate went to the other. many continued to camp out despite the london rain, to save a spot on the procession route. let s go live now to bbc correspondent louisa pilbeam at the mall in london. people have been camping out and we are edging closer to the dawn hours and a lot going on. tell us what is happening. definitely. i think the excitement is really building now because we are getting towards the morning and there are so many p