IN PICTURES: A look back at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

As the country gets ready for the coronation of King Charles III we have taken a look back at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.

The coronation of King Charles III, will take place on Saturday, May 6. The event will be followed by a coronation concert on Sunday, May 7, and a bank holiday on Monday, May 8.

The coronation ceremony will take place at Westminster Abbey.

The coronation ceremony will begin at 11am and last just over an hour. Following the ceremony, Charles and Camilla will depart Westminster Abbey at around 1pm.

The King and Queen are expected to arrive back at Buckingham Palace around 1.30pm. A full breakdown of timings was released by the government, including when a balcony appearance would be to watch the flypast.

Street parties are expected to take place across Mansfield and Ashfield to mark the occasion and roads will also be closed.