Now, more reaction from those taking part in today's events.

Donna Hendry, an advanced paramedic, will join the People's Procession.

She says: "I feel very humbled to be asked to be a part of this.

"I am grateful and proud to represent and work for Scottish Ambulance.

"It has been difficult on the front line since Covid, which has been a gruelling thing.

"I feel very proud to have done that and I feel happy and proud being a part of the proper procession.

"I am quite excited and it is a big deal."

James Cheyne
BBC Scotland news in Edinburgh

Hamish Allan was one of the first people in place on the Royal Mile with a prime position right beside St Giles' Cathedral.

At 74 years old, he witnessed the last time this event took place in 1953. Proudly sitting behind a Union Jack with a picture of the King on it, he says the parade back then is among some of his earliest memories.

His family are a few yards from the anti-monarchy protesters but that doesn't bother him too much. We asked how he'll feel when the King arrives, and he said: "I hope suitably moved. That we can continue this great tradition."

While he was officially crowned in London in May, today’s ceremony is an official celebration of King Charles’ crowning outside England - reflecting that he is the King of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

The new monarch will be presented with the Honours of Scotland – the Scottish crown jewels – this afternoon, in a ceremony that will see several other royals in attendance

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As Scotland prepares to mark the King and Queen Camilla’s Coronation, let’s look back at the day the pair were crowned in London less than two months ago.

The new monarch was heralded in with pomp and pageantry at Westminster Abbey, in a ceremony attended by members of the Royal Family, world leaders and some famous faces - US singer Katy Perry and British actress Emma Thompson to name a few.

Hundreds of thousands of people lined the streets of London to catch a glimpse of the King during his procession, at times braving heavy rain to be there.

The ceremony was watched on TV by 18 million viewers from around the world.

The Coronation was not without its critics, though.

Transgender model and activist Munroe Bergdorf, for instance, questioned the need for such a display of wealth against the backdrop of a cost-of-living crisis in the UK.

“We don’t want pageantry, we want affordable food, and rent, and bills,” she said.

The ceremony is estimated to have cost between £50m and £100m.

Meanwhile, republicans protested against the King and the monarchy, holding up signs that read "Notmy King". Police arrested dozens of the protesters, with some accusing the Met of being heavy-handed.

Queen Camilla has just been pictured getting into a car outside the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

We're not sure where she's headed to, but we're expecting her to be part of the Royal Procession which is scheduled to leave the King's official residence in Edinburgh at 14:05 BST.

Catriona Renton
BBC Scotland reporter on the Royal Mile

There are still three hours to go until events get under way, but Sheila Clark has been here on the Royal Mile since 7am bagging a prized spot near the cathedral hoping to get a great view.

Sheila, from Renfrew, is a regular in the crowds at royal events and has followed the monarchy all her life.

She came here to Edinburgh to pay her respects when the late Queen passed and she also went to London.

She said “I see today as the follow-on from that welcoming the new King and Queen.”

Sheila first saw the late Queen when she was four years old, so 61 years ago now.

She has an estimated 10,000 photographs of the Royal Family that she has taken at events.

Sheila, a home economics teacher, told me the late Queen recognised her in the crowds and would often stop to speak to her and she has often spoken to the new King and Queen too. “She (Queen Elizabeth) knew who I was, as do the King and the Queen - they both would recognise me by sight.”

Sheila hopes she might get a wave today!

Watch Sheila's story of a lifetime of devotion to the monarchy here.

Image source, Historic Environment Scotland

More on the crown jewels, and there has been no shortage of turbulence surrounding them down the centuries.

They were removed from Edinburgh Castle and hidden in 1651-60 to keep them from Oliver Cromwell's army.

In 1707, following the Act of Union between England and Scotland, they were locked in a chest and sealed away.

In 1818, Sir Walter Scott, the famous novelist, rediscovered the Honours - along with a mysterious silver wand.

The Honours of Scotland and their accompanying exhibition are located on the first floor of the Royal Palace on the east side of Crown Square at Edinburgh Castle.

Image source, HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

Scotland's crown jewels - which King Charles will receive later - have a storied past.

Made of gold, silver and precious gems, the Honours of Scotland are the oldest crown jewels in Britain and comprise the priceless crown, sceptre and sword of state.

They are items of immense significance and have been present at many of the major royal ceremonial events over the past five centuries.

Many will remember the Crown of Scotland sitting atop the Queen's coffin when she lay at rest at St Giles' Cathedral.

The crown was made for James V, who first wore it at the Coronation of Queen Mary of Guise in 1540.

Mary Queen of Scots was the first to be crowned using the new crown and sceptre together, in 1543.

The origins of the sceptre are less certain - it may have been a papal gift to James IV.

However the sword King Charles will be presented with is brand new, and commissioned because the existing 16th Century sword is too fragile to handle.

Named after the King’s late mother, it is called the Elizabeth sword.

David Cowan
BBC Scotland Home Affairs Correspondent

One of the main organisers of today's events in Edinburgh looked supremely relaxed during some early morning banter with workmen on the Royal Mile.

Dr Joe Morrow holds the grand title of the Lord Lyon King of Arms, a role which dates back to the 12th Century and comes with the responsibility for state ceremonies in Scotland.

The former Labour councillor from Dundee was pleased with the weather, currently dry and not too hot, and filled with enthusiasm for the day ahead.

He has acknowledged that some have questioned why we're doing this during a cost of living crisis, but expressed the hope that the ceremony and processions will "cheer Scotland up".

And he said that people have the right to protest but hoped they do so without disrupting the day "for everyone else."

A large yellow flag declaring "Abolish the monarchy" is flying from an area set aside for protestors opposite St Giles' Cathedral, where the service will take place.

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As with the King’s Coronation, held in central London in May, protests by Republican activists have been planned at today’s celebrations in Edinburgh.

Demonstrators will be posted outside the end of Lawnmarket as the Royal Procession makes its way from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral, the activist group Republic says on its website.

It adds that today’s ceremony is “another pointless parade, another reckless waste of public money".

Scottish anti-monarchy group Our Republic are holding a separate rally, external outside the Scottish Parliament.

Dozens of anti-monarchy protestors were arrested during the King’s Coronation in London earlier this year, including Republic’s leader Graham Smith.

The arrests drew condemnation from human rights groups and sparked an investigation into the Met’s treatment of protestors.

School pupils Ailsa Russell, 16, and 17-year-old Lochlan Sweaton will be in the People’s Procession, escorting the crown jewels to St Giles' Cathedral.

Ailsa said: "I'm very excited. It’s an honour to be a part of this.

"Not many people get to do this at such an historic moment.

"I am hoping it goes well and nobody is tripped and it doesn’t rain as we won’t get to do the nice things we have practiced."

Lochlan said: "I am very excited and a bit nervous.

"We all hope it doesn’t rain and stays nice and sunny. And, of course, we hope the crown doesn't get smashed!"

The day’s events will begin at about 13:15 when a procession leaves Edinburgh Castle for St Giles' Cathedral.

About 100 people from all walks of Scottish life will take part in the cavalcade along the Royal Mile, arriving at the historic kirk at about 13:30.

They will be escorted by the Royal Regiment of Scotland, their mascot Shetland pony Corporal Cruachan IV, and a cadet military band.

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Charities, groups and organisations will be represented in the People's Procession along one of Edinburgh's most famous streets.They will include school crossing patrols from Edinburgh, NHS workers, Royal Mail staff, refugees, emergency service workers and representatives of the Scottish Parliament.

You can find the full list of organisations to be represented here., external

There will be a crown, but it's not a coronationpublished at 09:48 British Summer Time 5 July 2023

09:48 BST 5 July 2023

James Cook
Scotland Editor, BBC News

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This will be a day packed with ancient symbols.

The golden crown of Scotland and the silver-gilt sceptre which were first used together for the coronation of Mary Queen of Scots in 1543 will be centre stage.

The Stone of Destiny, used to crown monarchs for more than a thousand years, will also feature.

But this is not a coronation for the simple reason that Scotland has not been regarded as a kingdom in its own right since forming the nation of Great Britain by joining a parliamentary union with England in 1707.

In fact, the service of thanksgiving and dedication is not even an age-old ritual. It was invented to celebrate the late Queen Elizabeth's Coronation in 1953.

At the time, there was a great deal of wrangling about the format to ensure that it respected Scottish sensibilities , externalwhile not taking on the air of a second coronation.

In an era with much more support for Scottish independence and much less enthusiasm for the monarchy, that challenge is even more intense for the King than it was for his mother.

You can watch all the events of the day unfold right here from 13:30, by clicking the Play button at the top of the page.

• Order of service for King's thanksgiving service

You’ll also be able to watch on BBC One.

BBC Radio 3 will carry the National Service of Dedication and Thanksgiving, too.

If you want to watch the people’s procession in person, there will be viewing opportunities along the Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Advice from the government, if you’re planning to attend, is:

• public transport will be very busy so plan your journey in advance
• allow plenty of time to get there as there will be limited space on pavements along the Royal Mile (access to key areas may be restricted for safety reasons)
• be prepared to stand for a number of hours in changeable weather

There’s quite a lot to get through today - and while we’ll bring you updates as the day goes on, here’s a list of all the key timings.

• 13:15: The People’s Procession begins
• 13:40: A priceless crown, sword and sceptre, known as the Honours of Scotland, will travel in a vehicle from Edinburgh Castle under military and police escort
• 14:05:The King and Queen Camilla leave the Palace of Holyroodhouse - their official Scottish residence
• 14:15: During a national service of thanksgiving, the King will be presented with the Honours of Scotland at St Giles’ Cathedral
• 15:20: A 21-gun salute will fire from Edinburgh Castle before the Royal procession travels back to Holyroodhouse
• 15:40: A fly-past by the Red Arrows

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Good morning and thanks for joining our live coverage as Scotland takes the opportunity to celebrate the King's Coronation.

King Charles III will be presented with the Scottish crown jewels in a ceremony in Edinburgh later.

We’ll bring you updates and analysis of all the royal pageantry throughout the day.

You can watch BBC One Scotland’s A Scottish Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication by clicking on the Play icon at the top of the page.