Coronation of King Charles III

The coronation celebrations will feature street parties, a concert at Windsor Castle, light shows and a public holiday where community volunteering will be encouraged


SAT, MAY 6, 2023

Procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey

Charles is crowned King, and Camilla Queen Consort, in ceremony conducted by Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby

Coronation Procession returns to Buckingham Palace

King and Queen Consort appear on palace balcony, accompanied by members of Royal Family


SUN, MAY 7

Coronation Big Lunch: Street parties and local events

Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle, featuring global music icons and Coronation Choir drawn from diverse community choirs and amateur singers

Several thousand concert tickets available via public ballot

Lighting Up The Nation will see iconic locations across UK lit up using projections, lasers and drone displays


MON, MAY 8

Big Help Out – extra public holiday – aims to encourage community volunteering projects, in bid to create lasting legacy from coronation weekend


Sources: Reuters, AP, AFP, BBC
Pictures: Getty Images, Charles Postiaux (Unsplash), Royal Voluntary Service
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