buckingham palace in central london, and the mall is the focal point during royal celebrations. preparation for the event has been a long time in the planning. and people have been camping out for days to get a prime spot to watch the monarch en route to westminster abbey. well, i m here now, i was inside the house and we are the first persons here. i was here on thursday. we came on the 27th with my friend carol. hello. we got here at 4:00 and round about 6:00. it poured down to the heavens, and we had this tarpaulin and we put that up. it s been miserable and cold and it s horrible. of course, it s our first coronation and we re so excited because a lot don t see a coronation in a lifetime. a front row seat at the parade will guarantee good views of this gleaming treasure. this coach will bring charles and camilla from the palace to westminster abbey. well, it s the first time that this carriage has been used at a coronation. it was delivered to queen elizabeth, the second
i was here on thursday, with my friend, carol. we got here at four o clock and at around six o clock it poured down to the heavens. it was cold, it was horrible. where are you sleeping? here, in a chair, because government guidelines say we were not allowed to pitch tents, and that is why i did not bring one. we came yesterday at teatime and set up camp. we wanted to be at the front. did you feeljealous of other people with tents around? i wouldn t say jealous, i am quite happy because last night i did cheat a little and snuck back to the house for a couple of hours when i got really cold. a bit naughty, but still. where are you sleeping? these chairs recline right back. we have our food and drinks and clothes. last time i was here for was for diana s funeral. i even brought my alarm clock for the news. this time i haven t brought it. i have it on my iphone instead. brought it. i have it on my iphone instead. that is my home. talk iphone instead. that is my home. talk me