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Staff and patients at Oxford University Hospitals are waving flags and wearing paper crowns to watch the Coronation procession.

Inpatients on the wards have been given bedside TV sets to watch the proceedings and pictures of the new King have been put up in each of the hospital's chapels and prayer rooms.

In a statement, the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, external said: "Thank you to all our staff who are spending the bank holiday weekend providing excellent, compassionate care to our patients, and working tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our services running smoothly."

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King Charles III and the Queen Consort Camilla are accompanied by the King's Procession as they ride to Westminster Abbey in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach.

People have filled the Old Court cinema in Windsor to watch the Coronation procession this morning.

The cinema is open until 13:00 BST for people to watch the event on th ebig screen for free.

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Big screens have been put up for people in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch to watch the Coronation live.

BCP Council said: "It may be wet and a bit windy, but our big screens are up and we're hoping that everyone embraces the weather and comes down to enjoy all the Coronation celebrations."

Screens have been put up in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for people to start watching from 10:20 BST.

The authority has published more information about Coronation celebrations in the area here., external

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla have left Buckingham Palace and are now making their way to Westminster Abbey.

They are travelling in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach and gilded crown on the top was carved using oak from HMS Victory, now located at Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard.

The coach’s interior is also inlaid with wood from Henry VIII's warship, the Mary Rose.

In a statement, the dockyard said the coach also features materials taken from over 100 historic sites, including pieces from Sir Isaac Newton's apple tree and the Antarctic bases of Captain Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton in its bodywork.

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The long, straight, tree-lined boulevard has witnessed countless royal processions over the centuries - memorably including last year’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations which marked the Queen’s 70 years on the throne.

You can bet this has all been rehearsed down to the most minute detail.

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The royal couple are travelling at a stately pace in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, which was commissioned for Queen Elizabeth II in 2012.

It’s a storied vehicle: the gilded crown on the top was carved from oak from HMS Victory.

As for the modern touches - the coach boasts hydraulic shock absorbers and air conditioning. We can’t speak for the handling on London roads, however.

It’s being drawn by six Windsor Grey horses: Icon, Shadow, Milford Haven, Echo, Knightsbridge and Tyrone.

Thames Valley Police said it will be adopting a "lower tolerance level" for disruption in Windsor over the coronation weekend.

Events today and on Sunday will culminate in a concert at Windsor Castle, attended by 20,000 people.

Assistant Chief Constable Christian Bunt said the force had not been made aware of any planned protests.

But he said, if required, officers would use new protest laws that came into force this week.

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The Public Order Act , externalcame into effect on Wednesday and bans protesters from committing acts of "serious disruption".

ACC Bunt added: "Thames Valley Police respect the rights of those who want to protest peacefully and legally.

"I would encourage any individuals or groups who are looking to protest in Windsor over the weekend to make contact with us at the earliest opportunity."

Watch the live feed looking down the Mall.

Not too long ago, we saw Portsmouth North MP Penny Mordaunt heading for Neal's Yard, where a lot of military officials have been seen going this morning.

She had someone walking along side her holding an umbrella, because what would a British occasion be without some rain?

The leader of the House of Commons is playing an important role in today's ceremony - carrying the sword of state into the Abbey for the King.

And now the military pomp begins, with RAF members beginning to line the route of the procession.

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A Windsor cinema has opened this morning so people can view the Coronation for free on a big screen.

The Old Court is operating on a first come, first served basis from 09:30 BST.

Alison Hersey was the first to arrive, hoping to get a prime seat to watch the procession today.

Famous faces gather for the Coronation service in London.

Hundreds of people across the south will be celebrating the Coronation this weekend.

If you want to find out information on events taking place near you this website will help., external

There are 83 events marked as happening in the south over the weekend, including picnics, street parties, Lego model building and musical performances.

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An 89-year-old woman has recalled how she spent 24 hours on the streets of London waiting for the coronation procession of Queen Elizabeth II.

Hilary Carpenter, from King's Somborne, Hampshire, left a Cambridge exam early to claim her place on the pavement in Trafalgar Square in 1953.

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She said: "We cheered and cheered... You got chatting and singing with the people round about you."

The day's rain left well-wishers "cold, wet, tired but very happy", she said.

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A man arrested after making anti-monarchist comments at a proclamation ceremony for King Charles says he will protest on the day of the Coronation.

Symon Hill, 45, from Oxford, was handcuffed and charged after he called out "who elected him?", but the charges were later dropped.

He said: "I am seriously worried that I will be arrested again."

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Mr Hill was caught up in crowds for the ceremony at Carfax Tower in September, and heckled when King Charles III was declared the new monarch.

He was charged with using threatening or abusive words or disorderly behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress, but a spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said "as part of its duty to keep cases under review" the CPS decided to "discontinue the matter."

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Keep a look out for this seven-year-old black mare in the Coronation procession today.

Noble was presented to King Charles III last week at Windsor Castle by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

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He met with Ralph Goodale, the High Commissioner for Canada in the UK, for a ceremony in the quadrangle.

The King was also presented with a commemorative silver and black sword, which carries his Cypher and Coat of Arms.

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Chase Watson Hieneman has come to England to enjoy "historic" Coronation celebrations.

As part of the Coronation celebrations this weekend, communities have been encouraged to host events in their area to mark the occasion.

Among those getting into the coronation spirit are members of Peartree Church in Portsmouth.

They're inviting people along to a street party, held in partnership with St Mark's Church on Sunday.

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Swimming group, The Shivery Bites, will be hosting a beach party in Southsea tomorrow which will include swimming and races near Eastney Beach.

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And the Cherwell Collective is holding a litter picking event in Park Hill recreation ground in Kidlington, Oxford on Monday.

After the event, there will be an unveiling of a statue dedicated to King Charles III made from waste and repurposed materials.

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