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Gallery: Street parties in Elgin and Buckie celebrate coronation of the King

Towns across Moray were filled with celebratory cheer, with hundreds coming together to mark the historic event.

Sheryl Duncan and daughter Carla Duncan enjoyed an afternoon of fun and games at the Buckie street party. Image: Jason Hedges/ DC Thomson.
Sheryl Duncan and daughter Carla Duncan enjoyed an afternoon of fun and games at the Buckie street party. Image: Jason Hedges/ DC Thomson.
By Shona Gossip and Heather Fowlie

Coronation celebrations have been in full swing across Moray, with people of all ages coming together for a street party fit for a King.

Dozens of people filled Elgin Town Hall for a Big Lunch to make most of the special occasion and raise a glass in celebration of His Majesty.

Dressed in kilts, dresses and Union Flag skirts, young and old danced the afternoon away and got a taste of the wide variety of treats on offer.

Elgin Town Hall was filled with joy and laughter. Image: Jasperimage

On a nearby street, neighbours and families also took the opportunity to host a street party and crack out the BBQs.

Meanwhile, crowds gathered on High Street in Buckie on Saturday to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment and hospitality to mark the coronation of King Charles III.

King Charles wasn’t the only one donning a crown this weekend. Image: Jasperimage

The family-friendly event was organised by April and Sean Smith and their neighbour Alana Main to bring the community together.

The small residential street was decked out in bunting and decorations, including four red, white and blue gazebos.

Here are some of our favourite party pictures:

Stuart Lynch manned the BBQ at the street party in Elgin. Image: Lottie Hood/DC Thomson.
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Children were entertained all day long with plenty of activities. Image: Jasperimage
Many danced the afternoon away. Image: Jasperimage.
People – young and old – were dressed with Union Flag attire just for the occasion. Image: Jasperimage
High spirits despite the foggy weather. Images by Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Lots of fun had at Buckie’s street party by all. Images by Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
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Coronation celebrations in Buckie. Images by Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Crowds of children gathered to watch the Pinata go down. Images by Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
The look of determination at the Pinata stand. Images by Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Pinata time for the children. Images by Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
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Camilla, played by Sheryl Duncan getting a kiss from one of the local ladies. Images by Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
A great atmosphere at the street party in Buckie. Images by Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Camilla is played by Sheryl Duncan, ‘papped’ by Iain Wood. Images by Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
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Rowan Smith and Georgia Munro showing off their flags.  Images by Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Lots of people in the community went down to the party throughout the day. Images by Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
A couple of the children tried their luck at the Lucky dip. Images by Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
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The bouncy castle was a firm favourite activity at the party. Images by Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Sheryl Duncan and daughter Carla Duncan enjoyed an afternoon of fun and games at the Buckie street party. Image: Jason Hedges/ DC Thomson.
Camilla (played by Sheryl Duncan) poses with a young attendee of the party. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Enjoying their street party are Daisy Miller, Maggie Munro and Charlotte Green. Images by Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
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Spirits are high with games, food and lots of fun. Here is the Belchers family. Images by Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
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Three-year-old Sam Mackay with his grandad Les Foreman enjoying quality time together at the street party in Buckie. Image: Jason Hedges/ DC Thomson.
Julia Bedford shows off her beautiful cake made for the party. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
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Sandwiches and fancy pieces for the locals to enjoy. Images by Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Organisers Alana Main, Sean Smith and April Smith with a letter from the Lord Lieutenant. Images by Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
A great turnout at the Buckie Street Party for the Kings Coronation. Images by Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

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