In Pictures: Big Lunch celebrations across UK as coronation festivities continue

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Thousands of people across the country are taking part in the Coronation Big Lunch to celebrate the crowning of the King and Queen.

A Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said that big lunches will take place from Saturday to Monday “in a nationwide act of celebration and friendship”.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are attending a big lunch in Cranleigh while the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence are visiting a community street party in Swindon.

The Duke of Edinburgh arrives to attend a Big Lunch with residents and representatives from the Royal British Legion, the Scouts and the Guides, in Cranleigh Village Hall (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
The Duke of Edinburgh arrives to attend a Big Lunch with residents and representatives from the Royal British Legion, the Scouts and the Guides, in Cranleigh Village Hall (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are joining a big lunch in Windsor.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US First Lady Jill Biden at a ‘Big Lunch’ in Downing St (AP)
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US First Lady Jill Biden at a ‘Big Lunch’ in Downing St (AP)
Celebrations in London (AP)
Celebrations in London (AP)
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A big lunch in Regent’s Park (AFP via Getty Images)
A big lunch in Regent’s Park (AFP via Getty Images)
A makeshift sign at an event in Camberwell (Getty Images)
A makeshift sign at an event in Camberwell (Getty Images)

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty hosted a Big Lunch in Downing Street for volunteers, Ukrainian refugees in the UK and youth groups.