The Coronation of King Charles III – What you need to know

The Coronation of King Charles III is an event that will mark a significant milestone in the history of the United Kingdom. The ceremony will take place on Saturday 6th May 2023 at Westminster Abbey, London, and will be a grand spectacle that will attract the attention of people from all around the world. This will include a weekend of events and a special Bank Holiday on Monday 8th May.
 
The Coronation will formally declare Prince Charles as the new monarch and will be a highly symbolic event that represents the transfer of power from one monarch to another. The ceremony will reflect the monarch’s role today while being rooted in long-standing traditions and pageantry. His Majesty King Charles III will be crowned alongside Her Majesty The Queen Consort, and the Coronation will be supported by a programme of UK-wide events across the weekend.
 
The programme of events for each day is as follows:
  • Saturday 6th May – Procession and Westminster Abbey Service
  • Sunday 7th May – The Coronation Big Lunch and Coronation concert at Windsor
  • Monday 8th May – The Big Help Out community activity
During the ceremony, the new monarch will take a solemn oath to uphold the laws and customs of the country and to defend the Church of England. The Archbishop of Canterbury will anoint the new king with holy oil and place the royal crown on his head, while the congregation sings the national anthem. After the Coronation ceremony, the new monarch will go on a procession through the streets of London, in a carriage pulled by horses. This is an opportunity for the public to catch a glimpse of the new king and to celebrate the occasion. The day will end with a grand banquet at Buckingham Palace, attended by the new king and other members of the royal family, as well as distinguished guests.
 
The Coronation of King Charles III is expected to be attended by many dignitaries from around the world, including heads of state, members of the royal family, and other prominent figures. The event will be broadcast on television and watched by millions of people worldwide.
 
The official Coronation emblem is now available for use for all activities associated with the Coronation including community and national events, publications, retail, and merchandising. You can download the Emblem in English and Welsh, free of charge on the official Royal Family website. The website also has a Coronation Toolkit available for planning community events and activities associated with the Coronation.
 
The Coronation of King Charles III is a historic event that will mark the beginning of a new era for the United Kingdom, it is expected to be a magnificent and unforgettable event.
 

Helpful links: 

 
The Official Coronation emblem to download: https://www.royal.uk/coronation-emblem
 
 
The Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort weekend information:  https://www.royal.uk/coronation-weekend-plans-announced
 
 
 
 

 

 

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