In pictures: Coronation concert and UK street parties

A star-studded Coronation concert took place this evening in the grounds of Windsor Castle, after a day of street parties and Big Lunch events around the UK.

King Charles and Queen Camilla at concertIMAGE SOURCE,PA MEDIA

Members of the Royal Family watched from the Royal Box at Windsor Castle, alongside special guests including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Baroness Scotland.

Thousands also gathered to watch the spectacle as the sun went down, with performances from Olly Murs, Lionel Ritchie, Katy Perry and Paloma Faith among others.

Bryn Terfel and Andrea Bocelli singing You'll Never Walk Alone at the Coronation Concert held in the grounds of Windsor Castle, Berkshire, to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Picture date: Sunday May 7,IMAGE SOURCE,PA MEDIA
Olly Murs performing at the Coronation Concert held in the grounds of Windsor Castle, Berkshire, to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Picture date: Sunday May 7, 2023IMAGE SOURCE,PA MEDIA
Lionel Richie performs on stage during the Coronation Concert on May 07, 2023IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES
Katy Perry performs on stage during the Coronation Concert on May 07, 2023IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES
Paloma Faith performs on stage during the Coronation Concert on May 07IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES

Princess Charlotte was seen enjoying the Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog segment, in which the characters spoke with the host Hugh Bonneville.

Royals watching concertIMAGE SOURCE,PA MEDIA

People also watched live screenings around the UK, from nearby Windsor to Blackpool Promenade.

People react as they watch a screening of the concert marking Britain's King Charles' coronation, near Windsor Castle, Windsor, Britain May 7, 2023IMAGE SOURCE,REUTERS
People watch a screening of the concert marking Britain's King Charles' coronation, on Blackpool Promenade, in Blackpool, Britain May 7, 2023IMAGE SOURCE,REUTERS

Crowds arrived early to await proceedings at Windsor Castle.

Crowds gathered for the Coronation Concert held in the grounds of Windsor Castle, Berkshire, to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III and Queen CamillaIMAGE SOURCE,PA MEDIA
Crowds are seen as people queue and enter the grounds of Windsor Castle, during the Coronation Concert on May 07, 2023 in Windsor, EnglandIMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES
A person holds a Union Jack flag, along the Long Walk outside Windsor Castle, Britain, May 7IMAGE SOURCE,REUTERS

And earlier in the day, Londoners were seen blowing bubbles and holding picnics to celebrate the King and Queen.

Children play with bubbles at a Big Lunch event to celebrate the coronation of Britain's King Charles, at Gloucester Street in London, Britain, May 7, 2023IMAGE SOURCE,REUTERS
People celebrate Britain's King Charles' coronation with the Big Lunch at Regent's Park, in London, Britain, May 7, 2023IMAGE SOURCE,REUTERS

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hosted the Big Lunch at Downing Street with his family, with US First Lady Jill Biden in attendance.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with dog Nova and wife, Akshata Murty, with children Krishna Sunak (left) and Anoushka Sunak before hosting a Coronation Big Lunch in Downing Street, London, for volunteers, Ukrainian refugees in the UK, and youth groupsIMAGE SOURCE,PA MEDIA
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (R) offers US First Lady Jill Biden a sandwich during a coronation big lunch for community heroes, Ukraine refugees, and youth groups at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, 07 May 2023, following the coronation of Britain's King Charles III at Westminster Abbey in London on 06 May.IMAGE SOURCE,EPA

Members of the Royal Family also joined in across the country.

The Prince and Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance in Windsor, where they greeted crowds and well-wishers.

Britain's Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales greet well-wishers along the Long Walk outside Windsor Castle, Britain May 7, 2023IMAGE SOURCE,REUTERS

Prince Edward and Sophie, Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, attended a Big Lunch event in Cranleigh, Surrey, with residents and representatives from the Royal British Legion, the Scouts and the Guides.

Britain's Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh arrive to attend a Big Lunch with residents and representatives from the Royal British Legion, the Scouts and the Guides, in Cranleigh Village Hall, Cranleigh village, Britain May 7, 2023IMAGE SOURCE,REUTERS

Princess Anne met residents at a street party in Swindon, Wiltshire, and Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie attended an event in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire.

Princess Anne speaks (L) with residents of a street as they hold a Coronation street party on May 07, 2023 in Swindon, EnglandIMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES
Princess Beatrice (left) and Princess Eugenie (centre) attend the Coronation Big Lunch in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire. Thousands of people across the country are celebrating the Coronation Big Lunch on Sunday to mark the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Picture date: Sunday May 7, 2023IMAGE SOURCE,PA MEDIA

Across the UK, thousands more participated in the Big Lunch; including in Newcastle, Morecambe, Alfriston, London and Doagh, Northern Ireland.

People at a street party during celebrations for the Big Lunch, in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Britain, May 7, 2023IMAGE SOURCE,REUTERS
People watch Morecambe Ukulele Club play some music during celebrations for the Big Lunch on the prom, in Morecambe, Britain, May 7, 2023IMAGE SOURCE,REUTERS
Residents participate in the Coronation Big Lunch, in Alfriston, southern England, on May 7, 2023IMAGE SOURCE,AFP
People are served food at a 'Big Lunch' event at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir temple during celebrations following the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camillla, in London, Britain May 7, 2023IMAGE SOURCE,REUTERS
People take part in a Coronation Big Lunch to celebrate King Charles' coronation, at Kilbride parish church in the village of Doagh, Northern Ireland, May 7, 2023

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