Charles and Camilla tell passengers to ‘mind the gap’ in special announcement
The ‘mind the gap’ announcement is a familiar sound across Tube stations -but there’s a royal twist just in time for the coronation.
King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla have recorded a special announcement for rail and Tube passengers.
The royal message will be played between now and Monday across 270 London Underground stations and 2,570 railway stations.
Charles says: ‘My wife and I wish you and your families a wonderful coronation weekend.’
Camilla then says: ‘Wherever you are travelling, we hope you have a safe and pleasant journey.’
Charles then adds an important reminder: ‘And remember, please mind the gap.’
The recording of the couple speaking was made earlier this year at their country retreat in Highgrove.
Andy Lord, TfL commissioner, said: ‘With less than one day to go before the coronation, we look forward to hosting Londoners and visitors from across the globe.
‘We are honoured to support the celebrations with a special station announcement across our network from their majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.’
Jacqueline Starr, chief executive of the Rail Delivery Group, said: ‘The coronation is a rare and exciting event and we very much look forward to welcoming passengers with this special message.
‘It’s wonderful that their majesties are including rail passengers as part of this historic moment.’
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Network Rail chief executive Andrew Haines said: ‘Our station colleagues are pulling out all the stops to welcome people to London for the coronation and it’s fantastic that they will also be welcomed by King Charles III and Queen Camilla.’
Prince William and Princess Kate hopped on the Elizabeth Line yesterday and enjoyed a sunny day out together in Soho, central London, at the pub.
Meanwhile, those brave enough to drive around the capital will struggle tomorrow because many roads in central London will be closed for the occasion.
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