In Pictures: Night-time coronation rehearsal lights up London

Hundreds of personnel from the British Army, Navy and RAF have taken part in a night-time procession around central London in a dress rehearsal for the coronation of Britain's King Charles III.

The parade began at Buckingham Palace shortly after midnight and some royal fans waited for more than three hours for the return journey down the Mall.

The Mall was lined with union flags and those from Commonwealth nations.

A lit-up Buckingham Palace provided a backdrop for the rehearsal.

The Gold State Coach and Diamond Jubilee State Coach were pulled down the Mall as part of the preparations for the coronation on May 6th.

Friends and family gathered to watch the troops march.