Corgi CC89205 Coronation of King Charles III-New Routemaster, Blue

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These celebratory ‘crowndels’ and decorations will get Londoners and visitors into the spirit of this historic event as they come together to celebrate the coronation.” For the Royal connection, three locomotives were repurposed to receive special new liveries. Two locomotives had new liveries applied for use on the Royal Train in 2003. The other locomotive received a special commemorative Jubilee livery for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 2012. This special livery was also for use on the Royal Train.

The coronation of the King and Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey on the the morning of Saturday 6, conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Rob Jones, managing director, Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire, said: "The King’s Coronation next weekend will be a very special and significant event in our history and we’re delighted to mark the celebrations with this specially decorated Coronation bus.The so-called crowndels feature a likeness of St Edward’s Crown, which will be used to crown the King at Westminster Abbey on May 6. Hornby’s association with commemorating Queen Elizabeth II’s Jubilee events has spanned the years of her long reign. Now, Hornby will continue that association by commemorating the Coronation of her son, the soon to be King Charles III. We look forward to a new generation with memories of King Charles III. Whilst we will do everything we can to meet the delivery times above, there may be factors outside of our control and we cannot guarantee delivery within this time frame.

The Coronation Class of locomotives, correctly known as Princess Coronation Class, was made up of streamlined and un-streamlined locomotives. Route 78 will have a new timetable on all days of the week with minor changes to times. Route 78 will be operated by Go Ahead London from this date.Route 1 is currently diverted towards Canada Water after bus stop W, named Pratt Street, on Bayham Street via Crowndale Road, Pancras Road, Midland Road and Euston Road to Upper Woburn Place re-joining line of route at bus stop M. Buses are serving all stops on the diversion route. No change to the route of buses towards Hampstead Heath.

Route E2 is diverted in both directions due to the closure of Windmill Road underneath the M4 elevated section due to roadworks. Towards Greenford buses will double run via A4 Great West Road with no stops missed. Towards Brentford buses will divert from Windmill Road via Great West Road and Boston Manor Road to line of route. These works will continue until mid-December 2023.

The King's Procession

During an interview with Tom Bradby on ITV, Harry was asked if he will come to the coronation if he is invited, and he said: “There’s a lot that can happen between now and then. Due to the closure of Gloucester Avenue eastbound for Thames Water works, buses on route 274 towards Islington Angel are on diversion from Regents Park Road via St Mark's Square and Prince Albert Road to Parkway. Bus Stop K on Regents Park Road along with the eastbound stop on Gloucester Avenue will both be closed. The closure will be in place until January 2024.