We're just under 35 hours away from the King's Coronation.

The bunting is up, jewels polished, parties are planned and London is ready.

Jennie Bond has been a journalist and Royal correspondent for 35 years, 14 of those the BBC's royal correspondent.

She's had closer view of royal history than most, covering the rollercoaster of royal events from weddings to divorce, Jubilees to royal tours around the world.

Jennie Bond joined Kerre Woodham.

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We're just under 35 hours away from the King's Coronation.
The bunting is up, jewels polished, parties are planned and London is ready.
Jennie Bond has been a journalist and Royal correspondent for 35 years, 14 of those the BBC's royal correspondent.
She's had closer view of royal history than most, covering the rollercoaster of royal events from weddings to divorce, Jubilees to royal tours around the world.
Jennie Bond joined Kerre Woodham.
LISTEN ABOVE

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