IF the weather stays Fine, you’ll see Glamour-rani!

Anita Rani’s been at so many recent regal events her mum and dad are starting to think she’s part of the extended Royal Family. ‘After covering two royal weddings, the Platinum Jubilee and Her Majesty’s funeral I think they’d have been surprised if I wasn’t working on the Coronation,’ she says. ‘But just because I did those events it doesn’t mean I won’t be nervous ahead of the Coronation – it’s such a huge occasion. On the day I’ll just focus on the task at hand, and make sure the people I’m going to be talking to feel comfortable. I won’t be flapping.’ Anita (left) will be talking to people along the procession route about their encounters with the King. The Bradford-born Countryfile and Radio 4

Woman’s Hour host hasn’t met him, but she has spent time with other members of the Royal Family. ‘I met the Queen at an event at Buckingham Palace and she made everybody lining up to meet her feel totally at ease by disarming us with her charm. I also met William, Kate, Harry and Meghan at a charity event I hosted. And Camilla’s a friend of Woman’s Hour, and both she and Charles love Countryfile so they know me, even if I don’t know them!’

Anita says she’s taking no chances on the procession route when it comes to supplies... and outfits. ‘I’ll have sweets, fruit and water, with Yorkshire Tea on tap – and an umbrella,’ she laughs. ‘And I’ll have various jackets for all eventualities. So some glamorous attire – possibly a sari – but also some more practical clothing.

‘People could see Glamourrani if it stays fine, or Countryfile-rani if it gets wet or cold – quite possibly both at different times of the day!’