Crowds gather to watch the King's coronation across the North East and North Yorkshire

Thousands of people have gathered around the region to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.

Public and private events have been taking place up and down the country to mark the historic occasion.

King Charles and Queen Camilla have been officially crowned during a ceremony at Westminister Abbey.

At Beamish Museum, a big screen was set up in the Welfare Hall of the 1950's village.

Lisa Powell who helped the organise the event said: "We've decorated the hall as it would have been at the Queen's Coronation in the fifties. We're going to have a street party.

"It's been a great atmosphere. It's historic, it's a once in lifetime thing."

In Sunderland, people gathered by six big screens across the city and landmarks including Penshaw Monument, Northern Spire bridge and Hylton Castle will be illuminated to mark the occasion.

Marion Dixon, Assistant Director of Regulatory Services at Sunderland City Council, said: "It's been brilliant to see so many communities coming together to celebrate and enjoy this historic occasion. I hope it's been a very special and memorable day for everyone."

In Middlesbrough, a family fun day was held at Central Library.

Meanwhile at the Coronation Inn in Acklam, children decorated crowns and had a disco.

In Newcastle, a giant screen showed the Coronation in Times Square.

Landmarks including the Civic Centre and the Tyne Bridge will also be illuminated red, white and blue.

Michelle Percy, Director of Place at Newcastle City Council, said: “The King’s coronation promises to be a truly historic event.

“We know there is a huge affection for the royal family and we have had the honour of welcoming King Charles to the city on many occasions throughout the years. We are absolutely delighted to be broadcasting the coronation ceremony in Times Square, alongside lots of other exciting events which are being held across the city.

“The bank holiday weekend will be a fantastic opportunity for our communities to come together to celebrate the momentous occasion.”

Listen to our guide to the coronation in our latest What You Need Know podcast's episode