But despite torrential rain on Saturday throughout the Coronation ceremony, many streets in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas put a brave face on it and celebrated regardless.
Some retreated indoors and invited the neighbours round, but many just put on big coats and raised a blustery toast to King Charles III – and we’re sure the monarch would have approved of such hardiness.
Here are 16 pictures from around the area capturing the day.
9. Keep the party going
The residents of Monkwood Close, Leigh Park wouldn't let the rain dampen their spirits, with Sabrina Coleman welcoming her neighbours into her house for a party. Photo: Alex Shute
10. Taking shelter
The Mayor of Gosport Jamie Hutchison with organisers and volunteers from Level Up at the C2U street party in the high street Photo: Alex Shute
11. Dressed up
Jo Durham of Queens Parade News in Gosport prepared a feast of cakes fit for a king when she opened her shop at 5.15am on Saturday in aid of Cash4Kids . Photo: Alex Shute
12. Out in force
The Grayshott Road street party in Milton (jpns 060523-20) Photo: Chris Moorhouse