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In pictures: Coronation concert and UK street parties

The Coronation concert is taking place this evening in the grounds of Windsor Castle, after a day of street parties and Big Lunch events around the UK.

Crowds are seen as people queue and enter the grounds of Windsor Castle, during the Coronation Concert on May 07, 2023 in Windsor, England

Crowds have gathered at Windsor Castle ahead of the concert, which will feature performances from Take That, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie.

Crowds gathered for the Coronation Concert held in the grounds of Windsor Castle, Berkshire, to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
A person holds a Union Jack flag, along the Long Walk outside Windsor Castle, Britain, May 7
Crowds gather for the Coronation Concert held in the grounds of Windsor Castle, Berkshire, to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

Earlier today, revellers joined together across London 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, 2023
People celebrate Britain's King Charles' coronation with the Big Lunch at Regent's Park, in London, Britain, May 7, 2023
Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla's picture is seen, a day after Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla's coronation ceremony, in London, Britain May 7, 2023
People visit Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Coronation of Britain's King Charles III in London, Britain, 07 May 2023. Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla were coronated on 06 May 2023

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 groups
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hosts a lunch in Downing Street to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 07, 2023 in London, England
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.

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, England
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, 2023

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby also attended a Big Lunch event in the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral in Kent.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby attends the Coronation Big Lunch in the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral, Kent. 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, 2023

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, 2023
People watch Morecambe Ukulele Club play some music during celebrations for the Big Lunch on the prom, in Morecambe, Britain, May 7, 2023
Residents participate in the Coronation Big Lunch, in Alfriston, southern England, on May 7, 2023
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, 2023
Cupcakes with Union Jack flags are seen during a Coronation Big Lunch to celebrate King Charles' coronation, at Kilbride parish church in the village of Doagh, Northern Ireland, May 7, 2023.
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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