Boozy celebrations and even a Motown soul disco took place last night among the crowds that have gathered along the procession route between Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey.
Though the capital was drenched in heavy rain, spirits remained high as fans flock to the Mall to await the magnificent procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey.
Royal fans from the UK and across the globe are already descending on London with some sleeping on The Mall since the start of the week to get a prime spot close to Buckingham Palace.
Patriotic campers swathed in Union Flags and stocked up with booze and bunting are settled in for Saturday - many of whom also camped out for the Queen s funeral in September last year.
As an army of royal fans descend on London those camping out on The Mall in the run up to the Coronation on Saturday are already getting the party started as they celebrated.