King and Queen say thanks for 'glorious occasion'published at 17:28 British Summer Time 7 May 2023
The royals are "deeply touched" and grateful to the crowds who showed their support at the Coronation.
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Thousands of people have enjoyed the sun at Big Lunches across the south on the second day of events for the Coronation
Prince William and Kate met the crowds for a surprise walkabout on The Long Walk in Windsor
Members of the Royal Family attended community events during the day
Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Take That are among the stars who will take to the stage for the Coronation concert at Windsor Castle
"We'd do it all again" - the grannies who camped out in London for four nights to watch the King's Coronation have returned home
A Hampshire school has been celebrating the King's life by having a royal procession around its playground
King and Queen say thanks for 'glorious occasion'published at 17:28 British Summer Time 7 May 2023
Two down, one to go!published at 16:35 British Summer Time 7 May 2023
Emily Ford
BBC South
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Sophia, 3, laughs as she is thrown up in the air during a performance at The Long Walk
That's all from us at BBC South as we bring our live coverage of the Coronation Big Lunch to a close.
The Coronation concert kicks off at 20:00 BST at Windsor Castle, so if you're looking for more royal coverage you can follow along here.
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The Rock Choir perform at The Big Lunch at The Long Walk
We'll be back tomorrow from 09:00 BST with coverage of the Big Help Out event for the last day of Coronation celebrations, where people are being encouraged to volunteer in their communities.
In the meantime, keep sending us pictures of your royal celebrations to south.newsonline@bbc.co.uk, or via social media, external
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Beatrix, 2, dances to the music at The Long Walk Big Lunch
Coronation Concert ticket winners 'excited beyond words'published at 16:20 British Summer Time 7 May 2023
Image caption, Margaret (left) and her friend Victoria (right) have travelled from Cirencester to go to the Coronation concert
As the Big Lunch comes to an end, attention turns to the Coronation Concert this evening.
Our reporter Michele Cross has been chatting with people in Windsor who are preparing to attend the star-studded event later.
Margaret and her friend Victoria travelled from Cirencester and say they're most excited to see Lionel Ritchie perform.
Margaret won the ballot tickets which she said was "really lucky" as she was trying to buy them while on her lunchbreak at work.
She said: "We just feel really luck and privileged to be here."
Victoria added: "I'm looking forward to the atmosphere and just being a part of something so monumental."
Image caption, Helen and Jon say they're enjoying the whole experience of being part of the Coronation celebrations
Couple Helen and Jon from Preston travelled down to London last week to be around for all the Coronation build up.
They'd always been planning to visit the city for the event, but were also able to win tickets for the concert in the draw.
Helen said: "Excited beyond words, I can’t wait for tonight I think it’ll be brilliant. We're just enjoying it, it's wonderful to be a part of.
"Yesterday we watched the Coronation in Hyde Park and I couldn’t believe how emotional I felt.”
Revealed - the cocktail William and Kate sampled on their walkaboutpublished at 16:13 British Summer Time 7 May 2023
Helena Wilkinson
Reporting from WindsorI’ve just spoken Sue Watson, 54, from Windsor who was one of the first members of the public Prince William and Catherine spoke to once they arrived.
Sue told me that they offered William a drink of their homemade 'Purple Reign' cocktail - it is made from gin, lemonade, Curaçao liquor and grenadine syrup.
She then offered him a cup.
“He opened the tap and took some out and tasted”, Sue tells me.
“He said it was very nice and offered some to Kate and she took some.”
'Return of the King' beer a hit with picnic crowd in Windsorpublished at 16:12 British Summer Time 7 May 2023
Image source, REUTERS/Stephanie LecocqThese ladies are celebrating the Coronation weekend with a picnic in the grounds near Windsor Castle.
And of course, no picnic would be complete without the appropriate refreshments.
They've packed a beer made in honour of King Charles III called Return of the King made by Windsor & Eton Brewery.
Jon Radford from the brewery, said: “People were telling us that one of the most surprising aspects of the new monarchy is how strange it felt to be saying or singing ‘the King’ after more than 70 years of ‘the Queen’.
"So we are sure that Return of the King is something that will strike a chord with people when they raise a toast.”
Image source, REUTERS/Clodagh KilcoynePortsmouth park packed with with Coronation picnic goerspublished at 16:09 British Summer Time 7 May 2023
Lucy Ambache
Reporting from Portsmouth
BBC Radio Solent's Lucy Ambache has been in Victoria Park, Portsmouth today, which has been packed with people enjoying Coronation picnics.
Neighbours come together to toast King Charles IIIpublished at 16:01 British Summer Time 7 May 2023
Image source, Lucy MartinLucy Martin has sent us this picture of her toasting to the new King with her neighbours.
She's joined a street party happening along her road today in Chichester Walk, Merley in Wimborne, Dorset and said they were "celebrating in style".
Have a look around this Dorset street partypublished at 15:59 British Summer Time 7 May 2023
Image caption, Raminder Jaswal (left) and Jo Gatehouse (right) are enjoying a Coronation themed street party today
The residents of Upton Way in Broadstone, Dorset have given us a tour of their street party today.
Raminder Jaswal joined her neighbours to mark the Coronation of King Charles III with a picnic and refreshments in the sunshine.
Free food to mark King's Coronationpublished at 15:49 British Summer Time 7 May 2023
Linzi Kinghorn
BBC South TodayThe heavy rain that hit Winchester on the day of the King's Coronation did not dampen the spirits.
A team from city-based Indian restaurant Rimjhim prepared food for 1,000 people and offered it to all those who had gathered in Winchester Cathedral on Saturday to watch the Coronation being broadcast on a big screen.
The rain made the delivery challenging but it all went well in the end.
You can read more here.
Image caption, Mr Showquat said he wanted to make local communities happy and wish the King well
Princess of Wales comforts crying girl in Windsor crowdpublished at 15:44 British Summer Time 7 May 2023
There was an emotional moment for one young well-wisher during William and Kate's walkabout in Windsor earlier this afternoon.
Kate comforted a little girl who was overwhelmed to meet the Princess of Wales.
Media caption, Princess of Wales comforts crying girl in Windsor crowd
The Totton street celebrates every royal event rain or shinepublished at 15:40 British Summer Time 7 May 2023
Hannah Walsh
BBC South Apprentice
Image caption, Briardene Court residents celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III today
For the residents of Briardene Court in Totton, holding street parties for royal events has become a frequent occurence.
Families in the area have come together to celebrate royal weddings, funerals and jubilees over the years.
So of course, with the sun finally shining, they have all come out to celebrate the Coronation.
Quote MessageWe love having the street parties because it’s a great way for us all to get together, have fun and enjoy lots of nice food!
Lynn Walsh, Resident
Image caption, Braving the rain to mark another celebration for the Royal Family
Image caption, There's always a plentfiul spread of cake for celebrations in Briardene Court
Quote MessageReally convivial, always fun, good conversation, good food, plenty of vino and great friends.
Jo Sotherton, Resident
Image caption, No matter the weather this group always come out to pay their respects to the Royal Family and enjoy time together as a community
Coronation lunch a hit with people in Witneypublished at 15:32 British Summer Time 7 May 2023
Lilley Mitchell
Reporting from Witney
Our reporter Lilley Mitchell is out at a coronation lunch in The Leys, Witney.
Families have gathered to enjoy picnics and there's even a photobooth for people to dress up as King Charles III and sit in a throne next to Queen Camilla.
Excitement turned to 'fever pitch' when William and Kate arrivedpublished at 15:26 British Summer Time 7 May 2023
Marcus Gaines
Reporting from Windsor CastleBBC South cameraman Marcus Gaines was right in the centre of the crowds along The Long Walk in Windsor when the Prince and Princess of Wales arrived for a surprise walkabout.
The couple spent almost an hour meeting and greeting fans who are spending the day near Windsor Castle to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.
Image source, ReutersImage caption, Prince William greeted the thousands of people who had turned out to enjoy a Big Lunch event on the Long Walk
Image source, ReutersImage caption, Catherine, Princess of Wales, took selfies with a number of young royal fans during the walkabout
Quote MessageYou could feel the love and pride from royal watchers as Kate and William made a surprise visit to the Windsor Big Lunch. They spent 45 minutes walking around as families picnicked, with excitement turning to fever pitch as they passed by Union Jack rugs and cucumber sandwiches. Many lucky and adoring fans shook the future monarch’s hands and got to say a few words. For one young girl the excitement of speaking to a real princess brought her to tears.
Marcus Gaines, BBC South Cameraman
Image source, ReutersImage caption, Crowds formed within minutes of hearing news the Prince and Princess of Wales had arrived in Windsor
Image source, ReutersImage caption, The Prince of Wales spent a lot of time chatting with children during the walkbout
Image source, ReutersImage caption, He even took a moment to try a cheeky sip of the Coronation beer 'Return of the King'
'Everything from Bublé to White Stripes' at Coronation tea dancepublished at 15:19 British Summer Time 7 May 2023
Maisie Marston
Reporting from BracknellOur reporter Maisie Marston has been at The Lexicon in Bracknell today where shoppers have been enjoying a tea dance, led by local dance studio KL Dance Steps.
She said: "We’ve had everything from Michael Bublé to The White Stripes - with the old and young taking to the dance floor.
"The Mayor and Mayoress of Bracknell Forest have even given it a go."
The tea dance took place in Princess Square as part of ongoing Coronation celebrations today.
Abingdon residents come together for street partypublished at 15:13 British Summer Time 7 May 2023
Residents in Picklers Hill, Abingdon have decorated their road with bunting and held a street party for the Coronation today.
We're loving seeing how you're celebrating the Coronation today!published at 15:07 British Summer Time 7 May 2023
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Image source, Getty ImagesColourful costumes to celebrate the Coronation in East Cowespublished at 15:05 British Summer Time 7 May 2023
People at a Coronation event at the Jubilee Recreation Ground in East Cowes have been enjoying the sunshine with costumes from the Ryde-based carnival experts Shademakers.
This evening they'll be gathering to watch the Coronation Concert from Windsor Castle on a big screen.
Ringwood field packed with people enjoying picnicspublished at 14:58 British Summer Time 7 May 2023
Ian Ramsdale
Reporting from Ringwood
BBC South's Ian Ramsdale is at The Bickerley in Ringwood, between the town centre and River Stour,
He said there were "easily 1,000" people in the field enjoying picnics as part of Coronation celebrations.
Ducklington steam fair and picnic to celebrate Coronationpublished at 14:53 British Summer Time 7 May 2023
Sophie Law
Reporting from Duckington
Image caption, People have gathered on the village green in Ducklington, Oxford for a picnic and steam fair
Picnic tables cover Fisherman's Walk for Big Lunch celebrationpublished at 14:48 British Summer Time 7 May 2023
Kelly Lucas
Reporting from Southbourne
Hundreds of people have taken a seat along Fisherman's Walk in Southbourne.
A Big Lunch is taking place in the area as people celebrate the Coronation weekend.
