But despite torrential rain on Saturday throughout the Coronation ceremony, many streets in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas put a brave face on it and celebrated regardless.
Some retreated indoors and invited the neighbours round, but many just put on big coats and raised a blustery toast to King Charles III – and we’re sure the monarch would have approved of such hardiness.
Here are 16 pictures from around the area capturing the day.

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Hugo Fleming, six, and his dog Albert at the Meon Road street party for King Charles III's coronation (jpns 060523-17) Photo: Chris Moorhouse





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Hugo Fleming, six, and his dog Albert at the Meon Road street party for King Charles III's coronation (jpns 060523-17) Photo: Chris Moorhouse


