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Tim Hanlon

Crown-shaped cloud spotted in sky as UK prepares for Coronation

A crown-shaped cloud has spotted over a UK town as people up and down the country prepare for Coronation parties.

Bunting has gone up and commemorative ornaments are being sold in shops as people look forward to celebrating King Charles' crowning on Saturday.

And to fit in with the mood, a crown shaped cloud has also been seen over Kingston upon Hull which literally means "the King's town".

The woman was walking near Asda, in Kingswood, on Wednesday evening when she spotted the unusual formation, which appeared to show crown with five points tilted on its side.

She also managed to snap a photo of the shape.

Royal fans are gearing up to celebrate the Coronation (AFP via Getty Images)

"I just thought it looks like a crown, and isn’t it strange so close to the Coronation?" she said.

The Coronation of Charles on Saturday is due to be celebrated with dozens of street parties across Hull, suggesting that a city once branded one England's most republican might be having a change of heart.

Hull does have a chequered past when it comes to celebrating all things royal.

It was here, after all, that people locked out Charles I, an event that helped start the Civil War.

Then fast-forward a few centuries to 2011 and Hull was the only English city not to stage a single street party for William and Kate's royal wedding.

Meanwhile, in Bath people were less pleased with a surprise after a "giant penis" was found mown into the lawn at the exclusive Royal Crescent days before a Coronation party is held.

A phallic symbol has been found on the impeccable lawn at Bath's Royal Crescent (SWNS)

Pranksters appear to have drawn the phallic feature overnight to the bemusement of locals who have been left wondering who did it.

The Royal Crescent attracts large numbers of tourists each year and many take in the impeccable lawns and the new feature that has been drawn is in contrast to the surroundings of 18th century Georgian grandeur.

The phallic feature though is unexpected to affect the celebrations on Saturday where people will be hoping to avoid the showers that are expected.

A flyer for the Georgian-themed Coronation party at the Royal Crescent read: ‘’Celebrate the 300th anniversary of the Georgian era. Decorate your own regal crown, watch demonstrations on royal fashion and visit the Georgian Cook cooking up delicious recipes in the kitchen.’’

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