THE Coronation of King Charles III is looming.
The first glimpses of the coronation have been revealed as rehearsals took place in central London in the early hours of this morning (May 3).
Hundreds of soldiers, many on horseback, marched down from Buckingham Palace past Trafalgar Square and Downing Street to Westminster Abbey.
Also getting ready are patriotic revellers across Rhyl and Prestatyn. A number of events are planned in the towns including family fun days and a concert.
Rhyl
Good News Church on Marsh Road will be hosting a "coronation fun day" on Friday, May 5.
Taking place from 10am-4pm, entry to the event is free.
It includes refreshments, a selfie booth, children's toys, parent and baby equipment, carnival games, and much more.
Councillor Diane King, mayor of Rhyl, will be holding a 'Mayor’s May Day' on Saturday, May 6. The event will incorporate celebrations for the Coronation.
This will run from 12pm until 4pm at the Rhyl Events Arena.
The afternoon will feature: Best Dressed Fancy Dress Competition for Kids; Fun Fair Games; Selfie Frame for photos; Giant Deck Chair; Traditional Punch & Judy Shows; DJ and Children’s Entertainer; Themed Dancers; Balloon Modelling; Face Painting and a Play Bus.
The event has been organised by Sian Davies, events manager at Denbighshire Leisure.
Elsewhere, coronation celebrations will also be held at Costigan's Coffee on Bodfor Street, organised by Rhyl BID.
Prestatyn and Meliden
Let's make some noise for Coronation Rocks! The music festival will take place on Prestatyn High Street between 12pm and 7pm on Sunday, May 7. Artists include Sarah Price, Wilbur Milton, Pete Kenway, Red Clay Halo, Millie Maxwell and Andy Fogg. Prestatyn Town Council are behind the event. Kindly note acts, timings are all subject to change.
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Also being held is Prestatyn Community Coronation Celebrations. This will compliment Coronation Rocks and is running in the High Street on Sunday, May between 12pm and 8pm.
The free family fun day will feature stalls, entertainment, food, drink and more. Prestatyn Town Council are the organisers.
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