In pictures: Coronation celebrations in the West Country
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Glebe Road, Royal Wootton Bassett
Despite heavy rain, people across the West Country came together to witness the Coronation of King Charles III.
People in Tidworth gathered under umbrellas, tents and gazebos at a free event organised by Tidworth Town Council.
In May Hill in Gloucestershire, people came together for a Coronation breakfast.
In Cinderford there was an unusual tribute as a pack of King Charles spaniels paraded through the town.

Owen Collier, town crier and sword-bearer of Royal Wootton Bassett was in full voice
Sue Hughes organised a street party in Glebe Road, Royal Wootton Basset, with a driveway cinema where 80 guests gathered to watch the Coronation.

Sue Hughes, organised a driveway cinema event

Karen Harris, former chef who cooked for the Queen
The Glebe Road street party celebrated with a special mango tiramisu, named the "mangomisu".


Eli, Jasper and Reuben had their drawings of the King shown on Friday's Blue Peter programme.

From left to right: Eli (10), Jasper (7), Reuben (12) with pictures of the King.

Tyler and Charlie, 12 and 10

Linda Frost (74) and Jill Frost (45)

Dodge the miniature long haired daschund sported a Union Jack collar
In the Forest of Dean they crowned a Coronation Chicken named Buffy.

In Tidworth, people braved the heavy rain to watch the Coronation on the big screen.


Salisbury prepared to welcome people for a Coronation celebration in the rain.

Army Cadets from the Greater Bristol area gathered outside Buckingham Palace.
Overnight they stayed at Cadet Training Centre Frinley Park before travelling up to Wellington Barracks early on Saturday then they made their way to Admitalty Arch to watch the main parade.

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