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The symbolic start ofKing Charles' reign might be sprinkled with some rain.
“The weather across the U.K. looks unsettled today, with showers or longer spells of rain for many. Some heavy, thundery downpours are expected on Friday and Sunday,” the national weather service said Thursday, adding that Saturday is currently “forecast to be another cloudy, wet day for many.”
“Further north in Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland it will be a day of sunshine and showers before the more persistent rain moves northwards overnight. It will feel humid, especially in the south, with highs of 17°C [62.2° F] possible in London,” the meteorologist added.
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The forecast is top of mind for many as the coronation approaches, includingPrince William! The Prince of Wales, 41, made a hopeful comment about the weatherduring a visitto the Dog & Duck Pub in Soho on Thursday with his wife,Kate Middleton. While chatting with the crowd who came out to see them, Prince William told the well-wishers, “Crossing fingers for the weather!”
If the skies indeed open up, the weather pattern would follow some past precedent. According to theMet Office, it was cloudy with a few showers onQueen Elizabeth’scoronation dayin June 1953, and the temperature only reached about 52° F.
Rain fell more heavily at her fatherKing George VI’s crowning in May 1937, to a total of 0.3 inches and gray skies, perThe Times. Charles' great-grandfather King George V perhaps had the best weather on modern record at his crowning ceremony in June 1911, with a high of 62 °F, the Met Office said.
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Royal watchers can hope that the forecast won’t affect the formal festivities planned around the church service at Westminster Abbey, from the King and Queen Consort’s procession back to Buckingham Palace in theGold State Coachto thefirst balcony appearanceof the new royal reign.
But one thing that is weather dependent: the flypast over Buckingham Palace. Should the weather prove unfavorable, the display of planes overhead may be canceled for safety.
As they do at more informal engagements, the King and Queen Consort will likely keep calm and carry on if there are some showers Saturday.
source: people.com
