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

Prince William, Prince of Wales speaks to guests during a reception at Buckingham Palace for overseas guests

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

Catherine, Princess of Wales speaks with the First Lady of the United States, Dr Jill Biden and her grand daughter Finnegan Biden during a reception at Buckingham Palace for overseas guests attending the coronation

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

King Charles Hosts Reception At Buckingham Palace Ahead Of Coronation Day

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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King Charles III meets members of the public gather on The Mall, near Buckingham Palace

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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King Charles III meets members of the public gather on The Mall, near Buckingham Palace

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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King Charles III greets members of the public along the Mall as preparations continue for The Coronation

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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Catherine, Princess of Wales, meets well-wishers during a walkabout on the Mall outside Buckingham Palace

Joining him were Will and Kate, who found a group of women in the Union Jack.

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Catherine, Princess of Wales, meets well-wishers during a walkabout on the Mall outside Buckingham Palace

As is her usual style, Kate got down on a child’s level for a smiley selfie.

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Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales attend a Realm Governors General and Prime Ministers Lunch, ahead of the coronation of King Charles III

After the walkabout, Kate and Willattended the Realm Governors General and Prime Ministers Lunch at the palace.

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Catherine, Princess of Wales and New Zealand’s Prime Minister Chris Hipkins attend a Realm Governors General and Prime Ministers Lunch, ahead of the coronation of King Charles III

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.

The Prince And Princess Of Wales Visit Soho

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

The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive for a visit to the Dog & Duck pub in Soho

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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Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales during a visit to the Dog & Duck Pub

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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STARTRAKS SQUARE Prince William, Prince of Wales pulls the first pint of Kingmaker a new brew celebrating the coronation as Catherine, Princess of Wales looks on at the Dog and Duck

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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Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales chat to local business people as they visit the Dog and Duck pub in Soho

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

King Charles III speaks with Lionel Richie and Lisa Parigi during the Garden Party at Buckingham Palace ahead of the coronation of the King Charles III and the Queen Consort at Buckingham Palace, on May 3, 2023 in London, England.

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

May 3, 2023, London, UK: King Charles III speaks with Baroness Doreen Lawrence (left) and members of her family, during a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London, in celebration of the coronation on May 6.

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 III leaving Westminster Abbey in central London, following a rehearsal for his coronation

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

The Queen Consort leaving Westminster Abbey in central London

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

Prince Louis and the Prince of Wales leaving Westminster Abbey in central London, following a rehearsal for the coronation of King Charles III

Will rodealongside his children, includingPrince Louis.

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