01of 20Prince William.Jacob King - WPA Pool / GettyOn Friday, thePrinceandPrincessof Wales attended a special reception at Buckingham Palace held in honor ofKing Charles.
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Prince William.Jacob King - WPA Pool / Getty

On Friday, thePrinceandPrincessof Wales attended a special reception at Buckingham Palace held in honor ofKing Charles.
02of 20Kate Middleton and Jill Biden.Jacob King - WPA Pool / GettyAt the Friday reception, Kate mingled with other royals and world leaders, including First Lady Jill Biden and her granddaughter, Finnegan Biden.
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Kate Middleton and Jill Biden.Jacob King - WPA Pool / Getty

At the Friday reception, Kate mingled with other royals and world leaders, including First Lady Jill Biden and her granddaughter, Finnegan Biden.
03of 20King Charles.Jacob King - WPA Pool / GettyMeanwhile, the man of the hour had a smile on his face.
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King Charles.Jacob King - WPA Pool / Getty

Meanwhile, the man of the hour had a smile on his face.
04of 20TOBY MELVILLE/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesOn Friday morning,Charles surprisedmembers of the public near Buckingham Palace, including one woman who made a touching sign that read, “Mummy Would Be Proud.”
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TOBY MELVILLE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

On Friday morning,Charles surprisedmembers of the public near Buckingham Palace, including one woman who made a touching sign that read, “Mummy Would Be Proud.”
05of 20TOBY MELVILLE/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesAnother royal watcher carried a sign that read, “USA Loves King Charles.”
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Another royal watcher carried a sign that read, “USA Loves King Charles.”
06of 20Carl Court/Getty ImagesWith his pink tie and matching pocket square, the King stood out in the crowd of red-and-blue-swathed admirers.
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Carl Court/Getty Images

With his pink tie and matching pocket square, the King stood out in the crowd of red-and-blue-swathed admirers.
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Joining him were Will and Kate, who found a group of women in the Union Jack.
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As is her usual style, Kate got down on a child’s level for a smiley selfie.
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After the walkabout, Kate and Willattended the Realm Governors General and Prime Ministers Lunch at the palace.
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Kate held conversations with several dignitaries, including New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins.
11of 20Kate Middleton and Prince William ride on the Elizabeth Line.On Thursday, the younger royals had a lighter outing,riding the London Underground’s Elizabeth Linefor a pub visit.
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Kate Middleton and Prince William ride on the Elizabeth Line.

On Thursday, the younger royals had a lighter outing,riding the London Underground’s Elizabeth Linefor a pub visit.
12of 20Prince William and Kate Middleton.James Manning/PA Images via Getty ImagesOnce off the tube, the pair greeted a crowd who’d come to see them. One onlookereven asked Kate how her kids were doingahead of the big day.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton.James Manning/PA Images via Getty Images

Once off the tube, the pair greeted a crowd who’d come to see them. One onlookereven asked Kate how her kids were doingahead of the big day.
13of 20Samir Hussein/WireImageThe couplevisited the Dog and Duckin part to see how the pub was preparing for what will likely be a busy day in London on May 6.
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Samir Hussein/WireImage

The couplevisited the Dog and Duckin part to see how the pub was preparing for what will likely be a busy day in London on May 6.
14of 20Jamie Lorriman - WPA Pool/GettyWill took a turn behind the bar — but did he pour a perfect pint?
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Jamie Lorriman - WPA Pool/Getty

Will took a turn behind the bar — but did he pour a perfect pint?
15of 20Jamie Lorriman - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesThe couple was able to sit for a minute, too, to enjoy a brew.
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Jamie Lorriman - WPA Pool/Getty Images

The couple was able to sit for a minute, too, to enjoy a brew.
16of 20King Charles, Lionel Richie and Lisa Parigi.Yui Mok - WPA Pool/GettyOn Wednesday, Charleshosted a garden partyat Buckingham Palace, greetingLionel Richie— who is set to perform at Sunday’s coronation concert — and his girlfriend, Lisa Parigi.
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King Charles, Lionel Richie and Lisa Parigi.Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty

On Wednesday, Charleshosted a garden partyat Buckingham Palace, greetingLionel Richie— who is set to perform at Sunday’s coronation concert — and his girlfriend, Lisa Parigi.
17of 20King Charles.Yui Mok/PA Wire via ZUMAThe king made his way down a receiving line, which included Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon.
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King Charles.Yui Mok/PA Wire via ZUMA

The king made his way down a receiving line, which included Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon.
18of 20King Charles.Stefan Rousseau/PA Images via Getty ImagesBut it hasn’t been all parties and pubs: that same day, the family headed to Westminster Abbey for arehearsal.
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King Charles.Stefan Rousseau/PA Images via Getty Images

But it hasn’t been all parties and pubs: that same day, the family headed to Westminster Abbey for arehearsal.
19of 20Queen Camilla.Stefan Rousseau/PA Images via Getty ImagesSpotted en route: Queen Camilla, who waved to the crowd.
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Queen Camilla.Stefan Rousseau/PA Images via Getty Images

Spotted en route: Queen Camilla, who waved to the crowd.
20of 20Prince Louis and Prince William.Stefan Rousseau/PA Images via Getty ImagesWill rodealongside his children, includingPrince Louis.
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Prince Louis and Prince William.Stefan Rousseau/PA Images via Getty Images

Will rodealongside his children, includingPrince Louis.
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