Red, white and blue bunting is being unfurled and coronation quiches are in the oven as the nation prepares for a majestic three-day celebration to mark the historic moment that King Charles III and Queen Camilla are officially crowned in London's Westminster Abbey.
The pomp and pageantry begins with the coronation this Saturday and, as part of BBC1's live coverage (which starts at 7.30am), Huw Edwards will commentate on the ceremony, Kirsty Young will oversee proceedings from a studio at Buckingham Palace, while Anita Rani will chat to the gathered crowds on The Mall.
TV Times caught up with a very excited Anita, 45, to find out what to expect...
You've covered several royal events before. How does being part of the THE coronation celebrations feel?
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