People in Norfolk should keep an eye on the skies today as rehearsals take place for the King's coronation flypast.

The six-minute flypast on Saturday, May 6, will pass through the skies of London and will include more than 60 aircraft.

Rehearsals are scheduled to take place today, between 1.20pm and 3pm, but may continue on Wednesday, April 26, and Thursday, April 27.

The rehearsals will see a large formation of planes pass over a number of towns in Norfolk, including Fakenham, Dereham and Thetford, between 1.55pm and 2.25pm.

People living in Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Beccles may get a glimpse of the rehearsals slightly later, between 1.55pm and 2.35pm. 

It is then set to pass over Downham Market, King's Lynn and Wisbech between 2pm and 2.50pm.

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The flypast will pass over The Mall in London on coronation day and include 16 helicopters, the historic Spitfires of the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the RAF’s new Envoy IV CC1 aircraft.

The world-famous Red Arrows will also be involved.

Eastern Daily Press: A street party on Windsor Road, in King's Lynn, to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday in 2016 (Image: Ian Burt)A street party on Windsor Road, in King's Lynn, to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday in 2016 (Image: Ian Burt) (Image: Ian Burt)

Coronation events are planned across Norfolk, with Breckland Council announcing plans for screens in Attleborough, Thetford, Swaffham, Watton and Dereham. 

The Coronation Big Lunch, where neighbours and communities are invited to share food and fun together, will also take place in towns and villages around the UK on Sunday, May 7.