Around 500 people gathered in the high street of a Suffolk village today to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.

In an amazing turnout which prompted emergency orders from a local brewery, an estimated 500 people came together in Debenham high street today.

With a local butcher's barbecue garnering queues across the street, a bakery serving coffee and cake to picnic-goers and a florist running activities for children, the village came out in full force to celebrate this historic occasion.

East Anglian Daily Times: Hundreds gathered in Debenham High Street to mark the coronation. Image: Charlotte BondHundreds gathered in Debenham High Street to mark the coronation. Image: Charlotte Bond (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Debenham's Red Lion pub was recently purchased by Leonora Faggionato who will be restoring the business to its former glory after 25 years out of use.

"Planning this kind of thing can be a bit lonely when you're stuck behind a laptop," said Ms Faggianato.

East Anglian Daily Times: Leonora Faggionato, owner of Debenham's Red Lion pub. Image: Charlotte BondLeonora Faggionato, owner of Debenham's Red Lion pub. Image: Charlotte Bond (Image: Charlotte Bond)

"But the contact we've had with the village and wider community today has been fantastic."

Lots of people brought picnics to the high street, with plenty of people getting into the royal spirit by wearing full Union Jack garb in honour of the King's Coronation.

East Anglian Daily Times: The Thomas family at the street party in Debenham. Image: Charlotte BondThe Thomas family at the street party in Debenham. Image: Charlotte Bond (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Ms Faggianato added: "We're grateful, as always to the village for supporting us in our third pop-up event after the Platinum Jubilee and Christmas fair.

"Everyone has been so enthusiastic and it's lovely to see the village looking so festive.

East Anglian Daily Times: Dave, Celina, Donna and Tony at the street party in Debenham. Image: Charlotte BondDave, Celina, Donna and Tony at the street party in Debenham. Image: Charlotte Bond (Image: Charlotte Bond)

"We look forward to greeting everyone when the Red Lion officially opens in November."

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East Anglian Daily Times: Hundreds gathered in Debenham High Street to mark the coronation. Image: Charlotte BondHundreds gathered in Debenham High Street to mark the coronation. Image: Charlotte Bond (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Grateful that the weather held, Debenham residents also had the pleasure of live music playing from a stage on the high street.

Families, children and dogs alike dressed up in Union Jack suits, hats, sunglasses, waistcoats and bandanas to celebrate the historic day.

East Anglian Daily Times: Katherine Barlow, chair of Royal British Legion Debenham, with Lexi and Mina, at the street party. Image: Charlotte BondKatherine Barlow, chair of Royal British Legion Debenham, with Lexi and Mina, at the street party. Image: Charlotte Bond (Image: Charlotte Bond)

East Anglian Daily Times: Teresa and Les Mullins at the street party in Debenham. Image: Charlotte BondTeresa and Les Mullins at the street party in Debenham. Image: Charlotte Bond (Image: Charlotte Bond)

East Anglian Daily Times: Andrea, Sam, Liz and Helen at the street party in Debenham. Image: Charlotte BondAndrea, Sam, Liz and Helen at the street party in Debenham. Image: Charlotte Bond (Image: Charlotte Bond)

East Anglian Daily Times: The Burgess and Buckle family at the street party in Debenham. Image: Charlotte BondThe Burgess and Buckle family at the street party in Debenham. Image: Charlotte Bond (Image: Charlotte Bond)

East Anglian Daily Times: The Stacpooles family at the street party in Debenham. Image: Charlotte BondThe Stacpooles family at the street party in Debenham. Image: Charlotte Bond (Image: Charlotte Bond)

East Anglian Daily Times: Hundreds gathered in Debenham High Street to mark the coronation. Image: Charlotte BondHundreds gathered in Debenham High Street to mark the coronation. Image: Charlotte Bond (Image: Charlotte Bond)

East Anglian Daily Times: Hundreds gathered in Debenham High Street to mark the coronation. Image: Charlotte BondHundreds gathered in Debenham High Street to mark the coronation. Image: Charlotte Bond (Image: Charlotte Bond)