Since the date of the Coronation of King Charles III was set for May 6, many Brits have marked it in their calendars and have dutifully stocked up on gin and tonic and anything Union Flag related.
Underneath the now kitschy 'Keep Calm and Carry On' mantra, families and friends are gearing up for a weekend of parties in the nation's gardens and streets where friends, neighbours and acquaintances will all join together to eat, drink and be merry in the name of the new monarch and the Royal Family.
Despite the undoubtedly millions of crossed fingers, it looks like Mother Nature will be treating us all to a huge downpour this Saturday.
