The party took place on Friday, May 5 ahead of the historic main event on Saturday.

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Some of the pupils of Derryhale Primary School who enjoyed the coronation party on Friday. PT18-208. Photo: Tony Hendron

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Pupils and staff at Derryhale Primary School marked the coronation by burying a time capsule with the help of Mayor of ABC Council, Councillor Paul Greenfield on Friday. PT18-211 Photo: Tony Hendron

. Coronation party
Pupils of Derryhale Primary School dressed for the school's Coronation Party on Friday. PT18-212 Photo: Tony Hendron

. Coronation party
Staff and volunteers who were working hard to keep everyone fed at the Derryhale Primary School Coronation Party. PT18-206. Photo: Tony Hendron

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All smiles at the Derryhale Primary School Coronation Party are Emily Keys (8) and Samantha Keys (10). PT18-203. Photo: Tony Hendron

1. Coronation party
Pupils and staff at Derryhale Primary School marked the coronation by burying a time capsule with the help of Mayor of ABC Council, Councillor Paul Greenfield on Friday. PT18-211 Photo: Tony Hendron

2. Coronation party
Pupils of Derryhale Primary School dressed for the school's Coronation Party on Friday. PT18-212 Photo: Tony Hendron

3. Coronation party
Staff and volunteers who were working hard to keep everyone fed at the Derryhale Primary School Coronation Party. PT18-206. Photo: Tony Hendron

4. Coronation party
All smiles at the Derryhale Primary School Coronation Party are Emily Keys (8) and Samantha Keys (10). PT18-203. Photo: Tony Hendron