Coronation crowds: photos show British public react to King Charles' big day

This image sums up the disappointing weather on the day of the coronation on May 6th. Very British. Not many were surprised, with thousands turning up in ponchos to line the streets of London for the event. The photos of the British public on the day of the King's coronation are a mixed bag of brilliant, worrying and down right hilarious.

Those who didn't bring their ponchos, huddled around screens placed in squares around the capital under water-proof canopies.

Members of the public si¡at in Hyde Park where giant screens showed coverage of the Coronation. You can never have too many Union Jacks at a royal event.

This royal fan traded in a waterproof hat for an impressive crotchet crown. A lot of effort must have gone into it and the rain wasn't going to stop its appearance.

Creativity was in abundance as this onlooker wore her royal-themed hat for days as she camped out near Buckingham palace leading up to the event in order to get the best views.

Those who did camp out, did so in style. Tents were lined with bunting and even decorates for the big day.

Others, near Trafalgar Square, put up their umbrellas, creating a waterproof cover over the public.

Blankets and picnics: a truly British way to watch the spectacle, as these members of the public did in Hyde Park.

Some even went so far as to don royal robes and crowns and drink out of goblets, in honour of the King.

We also feel this suit and sun glasses combination is certainly worth a mention.

Of course, a royal event wouldn't be complete without masks of the main characters of the day. Charles and Camilla masks were bought and worn in their thousands.

There was joy along the procession route with smiles all round. This young boy got to put on a policeman's hat in exchange for lending his to the official for a short while. A great photos opportunity for the young royal fan.

Many members had their celebrations inside and used the opportunity to dress their venues with British decor. Flags, balloons and bunting are all musts for the coronation, as seen here at St John's Deaf Community Centre.

The day was special for families, communities, children and pets, too. Members of the public inside Truro Cathedral watched a live screening of the Coronation, bringing people together.

In the rest of the UK celebrations continued. These members of the public watched a 21-gun salute being fired at Hillsborough Castle, near Belfast.

Royal supporters in Wales also took to setting up camp outside Cardiff castle to watch the event on big screens.

Those who were more interested in being present for the Premier League football games were still able to watch the coronation on large screens placed near the stadiums. This feed was shown in Bournemouth Lower Gardens before the Premier League match at the Vitality Stadium.

The crowds followed the procession after the coronation towards Buckingham Palace. The mall was packed full of royal fans, flags and umbrellas as the public awaited the royal appearance on the balcony.

The day was not all celebrations for some members of the public. Activist groups, including 'Just Stop Oil' were present, protesting in the crowds. They were stopped and apprehended by police.

Anti-monarchists from the group Republic gathered to protest against the Coronation of King Charles III. Republic are calling for the monarchy to be abolished and the King to be replaced with an elected head of state, chosen by the people.

The protesters, who were gathered in large numbers in Trafalgar Square, shouted their slogan 'Not My King'.

There are those who even brought Meghan Markle into the mix, with signs calling her 'The Princess of Hearts' and even 'The People's Princess', as Princess Diana was labelled.