Crowds gathered at the rugby club in Durham to watch the coronation on the big screen.

A marquee erected for the occasion was the location for around 300 people watching King Charles being crowned.

The weather held off with mild temperatures and dry skies marking the start of Charles’ reign.

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Those gathered in the marquee wore fake crowns under Union Flag bunting.

All generations came along to mark the historic moment ranging from babies in prams up to those who could remember the Queen’s Coronation seven decades ago.

There was face painting and balloon art for the youngsters and many brought picnics to enjoy as they watched the events unfold.

A cry of “to the King” was heckled across the tent as Charles was donned with his crown for the first time.

The Northern Echo: It was all eyes on the big screen as the day's events got underway.It was all eyes on the big screen as the day's events got underway. (Image: DANIEL HORDON)

The Northern Echo: A cheer of to the king was heckled across the marquee as King Charles was crowned.A cheer of to the king was heckled across the marquee as King Charles was crowned. (Image: DANIEL HORDON)

The Northern Echo: Five-year-old Hareem Hassan gets her face painted as part of the activities on offer at the screening.Five-year-old Hareem Hassan gets her face painted as part of the activities on offer at the screening. (Image: DANIEL HORDON)

The Northern Echo: Around 300 people attended the free screening.Around 300 people attended the free screening. (Image: DANIEL HORDON)

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