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The coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, took place on Saturday, 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022 upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II.
May 2, 2023 · King Charles III's Coronation will take place on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey in London. During the ceremony, the King will be crowned alongside Camilla, the Queen Consort.
May 6, 2023 · King Charles III was crowned Saturday alongside his wife, Queen Camilla, in a magnificent and deeply religious ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
Apr 13, 2023 · But we’re here to talk about the coronation of Charles III, the former Prince of Wales and the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II, set to take place on Saturday, May 6.
- Charanna Alexander
- Saturday, May 6
- Sunday, May 7
- Monday, May 8
6 a.m.
For enthusiastic early risers looking to secure an unobstructed view of the King, viewing areas in central London will be open as early as 6 a.m.
7.30 a.m.
Doors open to the general congregation at Westminister Abbey, and guests forming the 2,000 person congregation begin arriving after passing through airport-style security checkpoints. Read More: Here’s Everyone Who Will—and Won’t—Go to King Charles III’s Coronation
9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
The congregation will take their seats. World leaders, British politicians, and international royals, will also start to arrive at the Abbey.
12 p.m.: Coronation Big Lunch
On the day after the coronation, communities have been encouraged to host coronation lunches and street parties with their neighbors. The Big Lunch initiative has been organized by the Eden Project, a cause that Camilla has been a patron of since 2013. The project aims to bring people together to reduce loneliness and promote community spirit. The King and Queen have “personally chosen” a French-inspired quiche—featuring spinach, broad beans, cheese, and tarragon—as the dish to mark their Cor...
3 p.m.
After lunch, any ticket holders for the coronation concert will be able to make their way over to Windsor Castle from 3 p.m. The evening concert will take place on the East Lawn of Windsor Castle, marking the first time a concert has been held on the castle grounds.
7 p.m.: Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle
The musical event is set to kick off at 7 p.m. Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the headliners will include Take That, Lionel Ritchie, Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli, and Katy Perry—who is an ambassador of the British Asian Trust, a charity fronted by Charles. Other confirmed acts are Paloma Faith, Nicole Scherzinger, and Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor. Meanwhile, Tom Cruise, Sir Tom Jones, Ncuti Gatwa, Dame Joan Collins, Bear Grylls, and others will make video or in-person appearances....
The Big Help Out
While many Brits will be able to enjoy a one-off bonus public holiday on the first Monday after the coronation, elected charity groups will take part in a community initiative known as The Big Help Out. Partners will include The Scouts, the Royal Voluntary Service, and faith groups from across the U.K. As a tribute to the king, the initiative will encourage people to support their local community and volunteer.
May 6, 2023 · Millions of people across the UK and beyond have celebrated the coronation of King Charles III - a symbolic ceremony combining a religious service and pageantry. The ceremony was held at...
May 2, 2023 · A cafe displays a poster to celebrate the coronation of Britain's King Charles III in London, Friday, April 28, 2023. The Coronation will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday May 6.
