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Josh Luckhurst

UK weather: Coronation spirit won't be dampened as King Charles says 'rain is a blessing'

Coronation United Kingdom Alex Deakin London England Met Office Westminster Abbey

In typical British style, rain will play a major part during King Charles' Coronation as the historic event finally arrives.

Charles and Queen Camilla will be enthroned in a ceremony which will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday morning, with more than 2,200 people in attendance.

Thunderstorms hit London on Friday and steady rain is forecast for Saturday by the Met Office but Charles remained upbeat about the weather when he spoke to well-wishers on The Mall on Friday.

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