Gun salutes in Devon mark King's Coronation

A gun salute was fired in Plymouth to mark the Coronation

Gun salutes sounded across Devon on Saturday to mark the Coronation of King Charles III.

Big screens showed the ceremony in a number of places, including Brixham, Newton Abbot, Dawlish and Powderham Castle.

In Ilfracombe, Capstone Hill has been mowed in tribute to the King and there were special bollard covers lining a street in Appledore.

Those taking part in the gun salute in Plymouth said it was a "proud moment".

Ryan Lowton was one of the gunners at the 21-gun salute

Captain David Preece was at the Royal Citadel as it took place.

He said: "It was fantastic. I think the team did really well and a lot of practice went into it.

"They've done us all proud."

Ryan Lowtown, from Plymouth, was one of the gunners and said: "It was a pretty proud moment.

"Especially being a Plymouth lad you understand the military and naval heritage, it was a pretty special moment personally."

A 21-gun salute also took place in Dartmouth.

People in Plymouth watching the Coronation on a big screen

People also watched the Coronation at organised screenings in the region, including at Plymouth's Guildhall.

Sue Dann, Lord Mayor of Plymouth, said: "The King wanted this to be a community event, he celebrates volunteers and that's what we've been doing in the city."

In Exeter bell-ringers at the Cathedral attempted a new full bell peal lasting three and a half hours immediately after the Coronation service.

Coronation parties have been held across Devon

The Exeter Hindu Cultural Centre is marking the occasion with a Coronation Pooja including prayers from 18:00, followed by a children's presentation and a home cooked Indian meal.

North Devon Council has invited people to stand within the letters it has mowed on Capstone Hill, for a photo opportunity on Sunday at midday.

The Appledore crafters have given these bollards a regal makeover