talking about getting up at 2am there. in la, there s some garden parties, back on the east coast in new york, a great big picnic which will be happening in central park, i ve been told, one of the more surreal events, i think, been told, one of the more surreal events, ithink, drinks on miami beach to celebrate the coronation tomorrow. so probably some guaranteed sunshine somewhere in the world on coronation day. we sunshine somewhere in the world on coronation day. on coronation day. we will see if that can on coronation day. we will see if that can rival on coronation day. we will see if that can rival the on coronation day. we will see if that can rival the 130 - if that can rival the 130 million pints that will be consumed in the uk over the weekend. thanks so much here in washington, dc. as we ve seen, followers of the royal family have been camping out near buckingham palace for many days in some cases keen for a good spot from which to watch tomorrow s events. our co
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last coronation. it is an,a mazing event to see. it is sunny. we should be seeing some rain unfortunately, for the people camping out, they are holding on to hope it will be sunny and not rain on the parade. if it does rain, people are prepared. they have parkas and fun costumes we ll show you throughout the weekend. todd: alex hogan issue the most beautiful live shot in the history of news. bring in royal contributor and author of the king christopher anderson. what are key moments you will be paying particular attention to? i suppose i have to tell you, i ve been covering the royal family for 50 years now, i hate to admit it. if you had told me 50 years ago we d be at this moment at this time with these people in this
years. and royal expert dave mcandrew is joining us from outside buckingham palace here on set with me is alex witt who will be helming our coverage tomorrow. that surprise walk about that happened a few feet around the corner from where i m sitting, that really delighted the crowd s who have been waiting. the weather has been terrible earlier today. we had thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and these poor people have been camping out, in fact, i think the king spoke to one chap from phoenix, arizona, camping there for a number of days and getting very soggy. they were delighted to see kate and william and the king. kate was asked how she is how the children are, she said she feels like she s a bit like a swarm, hoping to appear calm and serene, but paddling like mad underneath the surface.
by order of edward i to enclose the stone of destiny, a symbol of the scottish monarchy. it will sit on the mosaic floor, in front of the high altar. st edward s crown is only used at a coronation. we re familiar with a representation of it on post boxes or on the cover of a passport. it s solid gold, set with 444 jewels including rubies, sapphires and garnets. lets talk about the crowds now. keen royal watchers have been camping out near buckingham palace, for many days in some cases, eager to witness tomorrow s historical event. ashleyjohn baptiste has been talking to people waiting for a glimpse of the royal procession, and he s on the mall for us now.