The King’s Coronation
Buckingham Palace has announced the schedule for the weekend of the King’s Coronation. This will all take place over the weekend between Saturday 6th and Monday 8th of May.
The Coronation of His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May.
Their Majesties will be crowned in the Abbey in London in a service that will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Buckingham palace have stated that the ceremony will reflect the monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while remaining rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry.
The Coronation will be expected to include the same core elements as previous ones, this will include ceremonies such as anointing with consecrated oil, the delivery of the orb and the enthroning itself.
After being anointed, blessed and consecrated by the Archbishop, Charles will have the crown of St Edward placed on his head, officially crowning him as King Charles III.
After the service, Their Majesties will return to Buckingham Palace in a larger ceremonial procession, known as ‘The Coronation Procession’. Their Majesties will be joined in this procession by other members of the Royal Family.
Sunday 7th May a special Coronation concert will take place at Windsor castle, produced, staged and broadcast live by the BBC. Global music icons and contemporary stars together in celebration of the historic occasion.
Neighbours and communities across the UK are invited to share food and fun together on Sunday 7th May as a nationwide act of celebration and friendship. From a cup of tea with a neighbour to a street party, a Coronation big lunch brings the celebrations to your neighbourhood and is a great way to get to know your communities a little better.