King Charles and his son William greeted wellwishers outside Buckingham Palace in central London on Friday
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Charles left the palace gates in his royal car before stopping halfway down the Mall, where fans are camped out ahead of Saturday’s ceremony.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
“There is not much sleeping going on, I hear,” William told one woman in the crowd, referring to the people staying in tents who have created a party atmosphere despite heavy downpours. “I pray you guys stay dry.”.The royals chatted and with members of the public and posed for selfies. William was accompanied by his wife Kate.
On Thursday, William and Kate took the tube to a London pub where they met regulars, publicans and business owners in another publicity event before the coronation.
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