Patrick Mccrossan News Today

Queen Camilla walks next to a smiling Elisabeth Lang, Munich based eTurboNews travel writer, covering the Coronation of the King.

Boozy celebrations and even a Motown soul disco took place last night among the crowds that have gathered along the procession route between Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey.

Though the capital was drenched in heavy rain, spirits remained high as fans flock to the Mall to await the magnificent procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey.

A royal superfan who has been camping out in the run-up to the coronation has been left devastated after his tent was stolen twice in 48 hours.

Royal fans from the UK and across the globe are already descending on London with some sleeping on The Mall since the start of the week to get a prime spot close to Buckingham Palace.

A royal superfan whose belongings were stolen from his tent while he was camping out for the Coronation has said he is now "scared to go to the toilet".

Patriotic campers swathed in Union Flags and stocked up with booze and bunting are settled in for Saturday - many of whom also camped out for the Queens funeral in September last year.

Patrick McCrossan, 62, of Chelsea, West London, has been forced to sleep in an outdoor chair on The Mall after having two tents stolen ahead of the Kings Coronation on Saturday.

As an army of royal fans descend on London those camping out on The Mall in the run up to the Coronation on Saturday are already getting the party started as they celebrated.