The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May, 2023. The Archbishop of Canterbury will conduct the Service.
The Coronation will celebrate the future of King Charles and the traditions that have been in the monarchy for years.
Over the course of this bank holiday weekend, there will be a number of celebrations taking place for people to get involved.
Saturday 6th May
The Coronation –
This will be the day of the coronation at Westminster Abbey. The Royal Family will then return to Buckingham Palace and stand on the balcony to commemorate this historic event.
Sunday 7th May
The Coronation Concert-
The Coronation Concert will take place at Windsor Castle. It will be produced, staged and broadcast live by the BBC and BBC Studios. There will be a number of musical icons to bring in this new chapter for the monarchy. The Concert will also be accompanied by the Coronation Choir which is made up of choirs including Refugee Choirs, LGBTQ+ Choirs, NHS Choirs and more.
Tickets to this event will be given out via public ballot for free.
The Coronation Big Lunch –
Communities across the UK are invited to share food and fun together at Coronation Big Lunches across the United Kingdom. So why not have a cup of tea with a neighbour, or participate in a street party? However you celebrate the coronation, do it together.
Monday 8th May
The Big Help Out –
The Big Help Out will be held on Monday, 8th May 2023 and is being organised by The Together Coalition and a wide range of partners such as The Scouts, the Royal Voluntary Service and faith groups from across the United Kingdom. The Big Help Out will highlight the positive impact volunteering has on communities across the nation.
The Big Help Out is a way to encourage people to do some volunteering in tribute to the coronation and create a legacy that helps change the lives of people in the United Kingdom.
