Thousands lined the streets for a glimpse of the Queen in the gold state coach, which has been used for coronations since George IV.

The royal family have also confirmed this on twitter, on their twitter page:

It is not known whether the coach will be used this time.

Although the King succeeded to the throne when the queen died, the coronation ceremony marks the formal investiture of a monarch’s regal power.

Charles will be anointed with holy oil, blessed and consecrated by the archbishop.

He will be crowned with St Edward’s Crown. During the ceremony, Camilla will also be anointed and crowned.

The date of the coronation is also the birthday of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s son Archie – the King’s grandson – who will be turning four on the day.

There is also no detail yet on who will attend the ceremony, including whether the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be invited or be able to travel from California to attend.

The date was also the wedding anniversary of the late Queen’s sister, Princess Margaret. The coronation of George VI, the King’s grandfather, was also in May.

The service has been held in Westminster Abbey for 900 years. It is understood the coronation next year will include parts of the traditional service while incorporating elements that recognise “the spirit of our times”. The King will be 74 next May, making him the oldest person to be crowned in British history.