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Dec 2023
Looking Back: King's coronation was a royal affair in the Harrogate district
King Charles III celebrated his coronation this year – and the Harrogate district certainly celebrated with him.
From street parties and parades to afternoon tea and live music, people went all out to mark the new king in May.
See our gallery below to look back on the royal celebrations near you.
Harrogate
Over the three-day weekend, Harrogate saw a range of celebratory events.
People gathered for an afternoon tea at the Oatlands Community Centre, others watched a livestream on the big screen in the Valley Gardens.
Local businesses also showed their colours -- and some four-legged friends even waved the flag for the day.
Afternoon tea at Oatlands Community Centre.
The Valley Gardens was also looking patriotic for the occasion.
Local businesses got into the royal spirit.
Betsy got coronation ready too!
Ripon
Ripon kicked off the royal celebrations with a live performance from Complete Madness in the Market Square.
Services in the cathedral and street parties followed, and surrounding villages gathered to mark the occasion too.
Former Ripon Grammar School student, 72-year-old Bruce Oldfield, even designed Queen Camilla's coronation dress.
Fountains Abbey was lit up in honour of the King.
Floral displays created by the Ripon Cathedral Flower Guild and Ripon Flower Club.
Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire Ms Jo Ropner and the Dean of Ripon, the Very Revd John Dobson.
Complete Madness kicking off the celebrations.
Residents of Carr Close threw a street party.
Around 100 people partied on the street.
Masham and Kirkby Malzeard
Masham and Kirkby Malzeard residents came out in their droves to celebrate the royal event.
There was a car rally, a float parade, BBQs, maypole dancing and more.
Masham had a float parade.
Maypole dancing in Kirkby Malzeard.
Vintage cars also rallied as part of the parade.
Knaresborough
Knaresborough House held a livestream of the coronation service, as well as a Coronation Concert over the weekend.
The concert, which was held at Knaresborough Castle, celebrated at music through time and people smiled as the sun shone down.
Livestream at Knaresborough House.
Hundreds gathered for the Coronation Concert.
Knitting Pretty and Number Thirteen in Knaresborough were decorated for the coronation.
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