We've had the rehearsals in the dead of night. We've caught glimpses of marching bands and soldiers

on horseback parading through London. And the spectators began camping out on the streets days ago.

We are the first persons here, we came on the 27th and causes our first co-nation and we're so

excited because I don't see a co-nation in the light time. As it protest here, the gold coach

will be cheering the king on queen. All in preparation for the big day tomorrow.

King Charles III will be crowned at Westminster Abbey. The ceremony itself will be rich in

tradition and history, with rituals that have been repeated over centuries.

My favourite part of the coronation comes when the king is being invested with the two

subters. The one in his right hand is of kingly power. The one in his left is of kingly mercy.

But before he gets given the one of kingly power, very quietly is someone places a glove on his

right hand to remind him to be gentle in the use of power.

But in other respects, this will be a very modern coronation.

The people of the UK are being called to swear allegiance to king Charles and his family during the

coronation. So what can we expect to see tomorrow? What are the most historic parts of the ceremony?

And what are the more modern and more personal concerns for the new king?

They've kept the royal family waiting, but finally Harry and Meghan have replied to the

palace's invitation. Harry will be coming to the coronation, but Meghan will not.

You're listening to stories of our times from the times and the Sunday times.

I'm Manvin Rana. Today, how to crown a king?

My name is Valentine Lowe. I write about the royal family for the times, and the last few weeks

have been quite busy as to who this extraordinary few is covering the royal family, actually.

I've done births, I've done deaths, I've done marriages, I've done the lot, but what I haven't

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