As the UK prepares for King Charles's coronation weekend, the country is bracing for blustery conditions and a mixture of sunshine and rain.
On Saturday, the eastern part of the country will start dry, but cloud cover will increase as the day progresses, and rain will spread north-eastwards.
By the afternoon, the rain will become prolonged and occasionally heavy, resulting in a cool atmosphere with a maximum temperature of 14°C.
Later at night, it is expected to be generally overcast, with extensive low cloud, mist, and drizzle, particularly in the western parts.
However, the weather may become drier by the end of the night. The minimum temperature will be 13°C. Participants and guests are advised to prepare for these conditions.
Weekend weather
Bank Holiday celebrations: a look ahead
As celebrations continue through the bank holiday weekend, rain and drizzle will persist at first in some areas on Sunday, followed by heavy and possibly thundery showers developing across central, eastern and southern England.
North-east England and eastern Scotland are likely to be grey and wet, while western parts of England, Northern Ireland, Wales, western Scotland and south-west England can expect the driest and brightest weather.
Wet Monday
Eastern areas will start mostly dry on Monday, but a band of rain in the west will sweep eastward throughout the day, bringing rain to many places.
This will be followed by sunshine and scattered showers, with fresh to strong winds and temperatures near average.
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King Charles will put on the Supertunica, a gold-sleeved coat created for his great-grandfather, King George V, in 1911. All photos: PA -
The Supertunica, left, and the Imperial Mantle on display in the throne room at Buckingham Palace -
Caroline de Guitaut, deputy surveyor of the king's works of art at the Royal Collection Trust, adjusts the Imperial Mantle -
The garments will be worn by King Charles during his coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6 -
The Imperial Mantle is a floor-length cloak that was made for King George IV in 1821 -
Weighing between 3kg and 4kg, the Imperial Mantle symbolises the divine nature of kingship -
The Supertunica has been worn at every coronation since 1911, including by Queen Elizabeth II -
The Imperial Mantle is adorned with colourful motifs such as fleur-de-lis and imperial eagles -
The historic coronation vestments have intricate gold embroidery -
The Coronation Gauntlet, a glove symbolising royal authority, features detailed embroidery of national emblems -
The Coronation Gauntlet showcases the elegance and tradition of the ceremony -
The Coronation Sword Belt is a symbol of the monarch's commitment to justice and the protection of his subjects
A glimpse at past coronations
Met Office archives show that weather during past coronations has been mixed and varied significantly.
The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on June 2, 1953 featured highs of only 11.8°C with light rain throughout the day.
In contrast, there was milder weather for the coronation of King George V, with daytime highs of 17°C on June 22, 1911.
