WATCH | Big build-up in SA for King Charles' coronation

PRETORIA - The British High Commission in South Africa hosted a reception ahead of King Charles III's coronation.

King Charles -The Third will be crowned on Saturday along with Camilla, the Queen Consort.

Charles III to be crowned king in first UK coronation since 1953

He will be crowned Britain's 40th reigning monarch since 1066.

British High Commissioner to SA Antony Phillipson hosted guests from various sectors as part of the celebrations for the historic event.

eNCA's Theodor Mashele attended the event and filed this report.