You are cordially invited to the coronation of the King... It's a right royal affair in these best photos of the week!

1/11

What a wonderful world...

Preparations are underway as the King Charles III gets ready for is coronation alongside Camilla, Queen Consort on Monday May 8. Whilst Great Britain gets ready to hail it's new King, find out what the rest of the world are up to... (Getty)

2/11

Long live the king!

King Charles III speaks to Lionel Richie and his partner Lisa Parigi during his Coronation Garden Party held at Buckingham Palace. The 'All Night Long' singer will be attending the Coronation at Westminster Abbey on Saturday (06.05.23) and performing at the Coronation Concert on Sunday (07.05.23) at Windsor Castle. (Getty)

3/11

It's snow joke

NASA researchers study the snow outside during melt season in Alaska. The Alaska seasonal snowmelt provides crucial water supply to more than a billion people globally as well as being the primary source of water for the inhabitants of North America. (Getty)

4/11

Spring awakening

La Maya festival in Colmenar Spain marks the arrival of Spring. A little girl is chosen to sit in a freshly made flower altar dressed in angelic white. (Getty)

5/11

Ryan Reynolds celebrates Wrexham's promotion

Wrexham FC had reason to celebrate as the club - co-owned by Ryan Reynolds - finished with a title winning season. Wrexham celebrated their promotion to the Football League with a open-top parade through the city. (Getty)

6/11

A seat fit for a king

Historic chairs are to be re-used for the Coronation service of King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort. The royal couple observed their throne seat covers being made during a visit to the Royal College of Needlework at Hampton Court Palace. (Getty)

7/11

The UK’s Biggest Disney Fan crowned

‘Strictly Come Dancing’ star Janette Manrara crowned Kathryn Chung as the UK’s Biggest Disney Fan. Kathryn, from Hackney, London, received the title after taking part in Disney Parks and Resorts social competition, UK’s Biggest Disney Fan. (BANG Showbiz)

8/11

Working Hard, Hardly Working

An international worker's day demonstration takes place in El Salvador. Trade unionists and social organisations turn up with posters and banners in protest against the presidency of Nayib Bukele. The celebration, also known as Labour Day, celebrates the working class of the country. (Getty)

9/11

Falling to Pieces

Visitors to LEGOLAND can get in the Coronation spirit by checking out a mini version of Buckingham Palace complete with King Charles and Camilla, Queen Consort on the balcony. A gold coach is in place to represent the king's upcoming procession. Model maker Francis Carruthers was responsible for the mini-brick creation. (Warren Little/Getty Images)

10/11

Puppy Love

An official welcoming ceremony for Arkadas, the German shepherd puppy, takes place in Mexico. The miniature canine was sent from Turkey to Mexico as a sign of gratitude for the humanitarian aid as Turkey were shook to the core with a quake. Military working dog handler, Juan Carlos Villeda brings the 3 month old pup to the ceremony. (Getty)

11/11

Thy Will Be Done

Leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis carried out a holy visit to Hungary. The Pope marked his apostolic journey in Budapest by greeting the Hungarian President Katalin Novak. During his three-day visit, Pope Francis was publicly engaged in seven different events. He delivered six speeches in which he confirmed the faith of the Hungarian people and urged them to be inclusive and open and to help build peace in Europe. (Getty)