hello, i m lucy gray, welcome to the programme. the metropolitan police in london says it understands that public concern about the arrest of 52 people trying to take part in demonstrations during the coronation of king charles. the met said it had received information that some protesters had been determined to disrupt the occasion. the head of the anti monarchy group republic, graeme smith, spent nearly 60 hours in police custody. there will be more coronation celebrations over the rest of the long weekend, stars including lionel richie katy perry, and take that will perform at a concert in windsor on sunday evening. that ll be in front of 20,000 people. there will also be numerous street parties across the uk, expected to take place for what is being called the coronation big lunch. some of these will be attended by members of the royal family. let s go live now to windsor. if yesterday was all about p°mp windsor. if yesterday was all about pomp and ceremony, today is abo
excitement is building in windsor ahead of the coronation concert which starts in less than two hours time let s go live now to lucy hockings. hello excitement really building here ahead of the coronation concert i think it starts in less than two hours time. the crowds have been queuing in the afternoon sunshine. the warmest day of the year so far at windsor. it has been a lovely atmosphere. everyone queuing politely. they are dressed up in their finery with some people with crowns and in full evening regalia as well. a lot of union jacks as well. 20,000 people gathered here expecting to watch artists including lionel richie, katy perry, and take that as well. we are gearing up for a fantastic evening here at windsor. you have been numerous street parties that have been held. 50,000 under the collective title of the coronation big lunch. and people were lucky enough, some of them to have some official guests appear. members of the royal family. i was at the one here in w
thank you forjoining us. celebrations for king charles s coronation are continuing across the uk today, ahead of a special concert at windsor castle this evening. around 20,000 people are expected to gather to watch artists including lionel ritchie, katy perry and take that. numerous street parties across britain are also expected to take place for what s being called the coronation big lunch . some of these will be attended by members of the royal family. these are images from earlier with the prince and princess of wales, catherine and william, who were attending winning the events in windsor. it was a surprise appearance from any of the crowds because it was not something that was scheduled, so it was a nice surprise for the crowds that were gathered in windsor. the prince and princess of wales, turning up to speak to crowds. these are images from earlier, shaking hands and posing for a selfie is and crouching down to speak to children as well. so just a little glimpse of
in the commonwealth, and all over the globe, 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 mediaeval 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. we thought at 2am that a lot of people would be sleeping and getting rest but there seems to be a lot happening around you. yeah, it s sort of a party atmosphere, but a little bit muted because some