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Getting the party started! King Charles and Queen Camilla unveil the staging for the Eurovision and meet hopeful Mae Muller during tour of arena in Liverpool

The King and the Queen Consort have unveiled the staging for the Eurovision Song Contest and toured the arena in Liverpool today.

Charles and Camilla were shown around the M&S Bank Arena and met Mae Muller, the UK's contestant, as well as celebrity presenters and creative teams, ahead of the contest next month.

The grand final of the competition is due to take place on May 13, a week after the coronation ceremony.

Eurovision 2023 will take place in Liverpool after the UK was chosen to host the competition on behalf of war-torn Ukraine.