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Coronation: A weekend the south will never forget

News imageBBC The Saxton family have arrived at the Old Court to celebrate the Coronation and pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor CastleBBC
The Saxton family went to the Old Court cinema in Windsor to celebrate the Coronation

From watching the Coronation on big screens to being surprised by the Price and Princess of Wales and having lots of cake with neighbours, the weekend just gone was definitely one many people across the south will always remember.

Hundreds of events took place between Saturday and Monday as communities came together to mark the Coronation of King Charles III.

Dozens braved the rain on Saturday to watch the Coronation being broadcast on big screens in Winchester Cathedral, Bournemouth and Southampton, while on Sunday thousands enjoyed street parties and the Coronation Concert in Windsor.

Then Monday it was time for the Big Help Out which has seen volunteers coming out in force to make a difference in their communities.

News imageGetty Images King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London, following the coronation on May 06, 2023 in London,Getty Images
King Charles III and Queen Camilla waved to crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Coronation on Saturday
News imageGetty Images Penny Mordaunt and the King at the King's Coronation in Westminster AbbeyGetty Images
Lord President of the Council and Portsmouth North MP Penny Mordaunt carried the Sword of State in the procession through Westminster Abbey and she held it until it was exchanged for the Jewelled Sword of Offering which she presented to King Charles III
News imagePeople in Winchester Cathedral watching the Coronation on a big screen
Dozens of people gathered in Winchester Cathedral to watch the Coronation on a big screen
News imageLucy Martin Street party in Chichester Walk, Merley in Wimborne, DorsetLucy Martin
Neighbours organised a street party in Chichester Walk, Merley, in Wimborne, Dorset
News imageGetty Images Beatrix (2) dances to the music at The Big Lunch at The Long Walk, during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 07,Getty Images
Lots of people danced to the music at the Big Lunch at the Long Walk in Windsor on Sunday
News imageNine-year-old Ludovica from Southampton
Nine-year-old Ludovica was one of the many who joined a street party in Southampton
News imagecoronation lunch in The Leys, Witney.
Many people had lunch together in The Leys, in Witney
News imagecelebrations in Victoria Park, Portsmouth
Celebrations were also underway in Victoria Park, in Portsmouth on Sunday afternoon
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The team at Dorset County Hospital pulled out all the stops to celebrate the Coronation
News imageGetty Images Prince William, Prince of Wales holds a can of 'Return of the King' Coronation Ale as he stands next to Catherine, Princess of Wales as they speak to people during a walkabout meeting members of the public on the Long Walk near Windsor Castle,Getty Images
The Prince and Princess of Wales spoke to members of the public during a surprise walkabout on the Long Walk, near Windsor Castle on Sunday
News imagePA Media Members of the public make their way up the Long Walk for the Coronation ConcertPA Media
Thousands made their way up the Long Walk for the Coronation Concert
News imageGetty Images Crowds watch performers inside Windsor Castle grounds during the Coronation Concert, in Windsor, west of LondonGetty Images
Crowds watched performers inside Windsor Castle grounds during the Coronation Concert on Sunday evening
News imageGetty Images Katy Perry performs on stage during the Coronation Concert on May 07, 2023 in Windsor, England.Getty Images
Katy Perry was one of the several artists who performed on stage during the Coronation Concert
News imageGetty Images People enjoy the day at The Big Lunch at The Long Walk, during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 07, 2023Getty Images
Celebrations in Windsor went on for the entire day on Sunday
News imagePhilippa Gedge Street party in Fairfield Road, in WinchesterPhilippa Gedge
Residents organised a street party in Fairfield Road, in Winchester
News imageResidents in Picklers Hill, Abingdon have decorated their road with bunting and held a street party for the Coronation today.
Residents in Picklers Hill, Abingdon decorated their road with bunting and held a street party to mark the King's Coronation
News imagePA Media Prince George, Prince Louis and the Princess of Wales toast marshmallows as they join volunteers to help renovate and improve the 3rd Upton Scouts Hut in Slough, as part of the Big Help Out,PA Media
On Monday Prince George, Prince Louis and the Princess of Wales toasted marshmallows as they joined volunteers to help renovate and improve the Upton Scouts Hut in Slough as part of the Big Help Out
News imageHailey Larson Cherwell Collective has been holding a number of events through the week in the lead up to the Coronation weekend.Hailey Larson
Cherwell Collective held a number of volunteer events through the week in the lead up to the Coronation weekend
News imageEmpics Volunteers are putting their painting skills to good use by giving benches at Islanders Youth and Community Centre in Portland a freshen up.Empics
Volunteers put their painting skills to good use by giving benches at Islanders Youth and Community Centre in Portland a freshen up
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Residents organised a beach clean up in Emsworth, in Hampshire as part of the Big Help Out
News imageGetty Images Residents in Poundbury, that was built from scratch by King Charles III in accordance with his principles of architecture and urban planning, hosted a street party on SundayGetty Images
Residents in Poundbury, that was built from scratch by King Charles III in accordance with his principles of architecture and urban planning, hosted a street party on Sunday

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