Celebrations continue as Cornwall marks Coronation weekend

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Gunnislake street party
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Organisers had to find extra chairs in Gunnislake because so many people turned up

Celebrations were held in communities across Cornwall on Sunday, as the Coronation weekend continued.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla were crowned in a service on Saturday.

Street parties and Big Lunches have taken place in Lostwithiel, Carnon Downs, Goldsithney, Bodmin, Gunnislake and Penzance.

Meanwhile in Truro, the Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall hosted a parade through the city centre, and a civic service at the cathedral.

In Bude, royal fans gathered in the Sea Pool for an afternoon tea on paddleboards.

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People in Bude got in the Coronation mood with some colourful costumes

Paul Tilzey said he spent the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in the same location "because in 1953 there was no television so I was out here playing in the Sea Pool".

There was a Coronation run for classic cars and motorcycles held in the Bodmin area, taking in Pencarrow House, the Boconnoc Estate and Prideaux Place.

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Pencarrow House hosted a vintage car rally

In Penzance, about 300 people went to Morrab Gardens for a Coronation Big Lunch, with choirs and bands performing.

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The band stand was the focal point of celebrations in Morrab Gardens, Penzance

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Sue Turner said she was "transfixed" by the Coronation

Retired GP Sue Turner was one of those in attendance with her six-year old grandson Ruan, and said: "We have had a free cream tea, and went on the raffle where Ruan won some dinosaurs so he is very happy.

"I watched it yesterday and got quite transfixed by it all."

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Mayor of Penzance Jonathan How was pleased with how many people attended the event

Jonathan How, Mayor of Penzance, said: "It has been very well attended and we are really pleased to see so many people here."

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