King Charles’ Coronation Rehearsal: Photos Of Royal Family Prepping For Big Day

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May 6, 2023 9:30AM EDT

The Coronation is almost here & you can see photos of the royal family prepping for the big day!

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King Charles attends the coronation rehearsal

King Charles attends the coronation rehearsal — King Charles attended the coronation rehearsal at Westminster Abbey in London on May 3, 2023.

The moment we’ve all been waiting for is almost here – King Charles III’s coronation will take place on May 6, 2023 – marking the first British coronation in 70 years. The coronation will take place at Westminster Abbey in London and to get prepared for the huge day, the royal family has been pictured at rehearsals. In honor of the very special day, we rounded up all of the photos of the royal family getting prepped for the momentous event.

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First Lady Jill Biden Speaks To Kate Middleton Ahead Of The Coronation

First Lady Jill Biden Speaks To Kate Middleton Ahead Of The Coronation — Kate Middleton was seen having a conversation with First Lady Jill Biden and her granddaughter Finnegan during a Buckingham Palace reception for guests attending from overseas. The Princess of Wales wore a deep blue dress, while the First Lady rocked a floral dress.

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Jill Biden Laughs While Speaking To Kate Middleton

Jill Biden Laughs While Speaking To Kate Middleton — First Lady Jill Biden looked like she was having a great time while chatting with Kate Middleton at the reception. The First Lady’s granddaughter Finnegan also sported a dark green gown to the reception.

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King Charles Greets Guests At Buckingham Palace

King Charles Greets Guests At Buckingham Palace — King Charles III looked overjoyed as he welcomed various guests to Buckingham Palace during the reception for overseas guests. He’s seen here speaking to President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.

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Prince William Speaks To Guests During Reception

Prince William Speaks To Guests During Reception — Prince William speaks to overseas guests ahead of the Coronation at Buckingham Palace. The Prince of Wales seemed to be listening closely during his conversation.

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Prince Edward Smiles At The Pre-Coronation Reception

Prince Edward Smiles At The Pre-Coronation Reception — Prince Edward was seen shaking hands with guests during the reception at Buckingham Palace. The Duke of Kent is Charles’ youngest brother.

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Impromptu Walkabout

Impromptu Walkabout — King Charles III shakes members of the public’s hands as he did an impromptu walkabout on The Mall the day before his Coronation in London on Friday, May 05, 2023.Thousands of people from around the world are expected to arrive in London for the Coronation.

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Princess of Wales Greets Visitors

Princess of Wales Greets Visitors — Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, meets well wishers during a walkabout on The Mall ahead of King Charles III’s Coronation in London. The British beauty was a vision in white and all smiles for the outing.

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The Prince & Princess of Wales Greet Fans

The Prince & Princess of Wales Greet Fans — William, Prince of Wales (C-L) and Catherine, Princess of Wales (C) meet well wishers during a walkabout on The Mall ahead of King Charles III’s Coronation in London. The fans were ecstatic to get a glimps of the royals.

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Prince Phillip Makes ‘Em Laugh

Prince Phillip Makes ‘Em Laugh — William kept his fans in stitches as he spoke with them during the impromptu walkabout. Although he was hamming it up, the Prince of Wales was dressed quite seriously with his classic suit.

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Jill Biden

Jill Biden — Jill Biden arrives in London a day before the Coronation. She and her granddaughter Finnegan met up with the British Prime Minister’s wife.

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King Charles attends the coronation rehearsal

King Charles attends the coronation rehearsal — King Charles wore a blue striped suit as he smiled at his coronation rehearsal at Westminster Abbey in London on May 3, 2023.

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Prince William & kids

Prince William & kids — Prince William walked with his kids, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, during rehearsals at Westminster Abbey in London on May 3, 2023.

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Kate Middleton & Princess Charlotte

Kate Middleton & Princess Charlotte — Kate Middleton wore this black & white floral long-sleeve dress while walking with her daughter Princess Charlotte at Westminster Abbey in London on May 3, 2023.

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Princes Charlotte

Princes Charlotte — Princess Charlotte wore this light blue floral collared dress with a white cardigan on top at Westminster Abbey in London on May 3, 2023.

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Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton — Kate Middleton rehearsed for the coronation at Westminster Abbey in London on May 3, 2023, when she wore this floral dress while her hair was down in loose curls.

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Prince George & Prince Louis

Prince George & Prince Louis — Prince George & Prince Louis looked adorable as they arrived by car to coronation rehearsals at Westminster Abbey in London on May 3, 2023.

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King Charles

King Charles — King Charles looked serious as he arrived by car to his coronation rehearsal at Westminster Abbey in London on May 3, 2023.

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Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla — Camilla, Queen Consort, waved from the seat of her car as she arrived at Westminster Abbey in London on May 3, 2023, for the coronation rehearsal.

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Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla — Camilla, Queen Consort, wore this navy blue pinstripe skirt set with tights & low heels as she was greeted at the coronation rehearsal at Westminster Abbey in London on May 3, 2023.

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Princess Anne

Princess Anne — Princess Anne was greeted at the coronation rehearsals at Westminster Abbey in London on May 3, 2023, when she wore a pair of brown striped pants with a navy blue peacoat.

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King Charles III Coronation Preparations

King Charles III Coronation Preparations — The Mall in Westminster was being prepared for the Coronation of King Charles III which will take place in London on May 6, 2023.

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Fleet Street Quarter’s ‘BIG Picnic’

Fleet Street Quarter’s ‘BIG Picnic’ — People dressed up as hedges and flowers at Fleet Street Quarters ‘Big Picnic’ in London in preparation for the Coronation of King Charles III.

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Royal fans

Royal fans — Fans of the royal family dressed up along the Mall in preparation for the coronation of Charles III on May 6, 2023.

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Parliament Square

Parliament Square — The lawn of Parliament Square in Westminster was being prepared for the Coronation of King Charles III which will take place on May 6, 2023.

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