Kate gives stark update on Coronation plans

The Princess of Wales gave an update on planning ahead of Saturday's historic Coronation of King Charles - and admitted it is going right down to the wire. With just two days to go before the spectacle, she and Prince William headed into Central London to visit a pub in Soho to see how it is preparing for the bumper Coronation weekend. To travel to the venue, the royal couple stunned passengers by taking the London Underground and caught the Elizabeth Line for the fist time at Acton and went three stops to Tottenham Court Road.

The couple wanted to take public transport so they could meet and thank Transport for London (TFL) workers who will be working throughout the Coronation weekend.

Asked about the royal family's preparations for Saturday, Kate said: "Yes, it's going to be a very busy time. We're getting there. I still feel like we're trying to get ducks in a row."

They alighted the Elizabeth Line, named after William's late grandmother, at Tottenham Court Road, where they walked past shocked passengers and took the escalator to the station's new Dean Street exit. Leaving the station, they then completed the short walk to the Dog and Duck pub, where they were seen enjoying pints as well as meeting members of staff from other businesses in the area preparing for the Coronation weekend.

Afterwards, they spent time meeting the hundreds of members of the public, who gathered outside the pub and posed for selfies with wellwishers. Kate said their eldest child Prince George was "excited" about the upcoming Coronation and had been taking part in rehearsals.

She said the atmosphere in the area was "wonderful" and that excitement for the coronation was "already starting to build". Coronation preparations will have no doubt been at the forefront of Kate's mind as yesterday, they were spotted at Westminster Abbey with their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to take part in a rehearsal for the big day.

They joined King Charles, Queen Camila and Princess Anne for the run through of Saturday's historical event. The whole family looked relaxed and happy as they arrived, chatting to members of the church at the front door before heading inside.

George dressed in a smart blue suit while Charlotte, who celebrated her eighth birthday on Monday, wore a blue dress and cardigan. Camilla arrived in a car with two of her grandchildren, who will have starring roles at pages in the Coronation. The rehearsal will have been especially important for George, who has been handed a key role in Saturday's event.

The nine-year-old future king has been made one of the Pages, and will walk behind his grandad to carry his robes as he enters and leaves Westminster Abbey.

Meanwhile, William will kneel before his father and vow to be his "liege man of life and limb" in the only homage of royal blood of the ceremony.

He will also help clothe the King in his golden robe royal, also known as the mantle, ahead of his crowning.