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.
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.