Night has now fallen on London on May 5th 2023 and all eyes turn to Westminster Abbey where, in just a few hours time, King Charles III will be crowned.
It will be the fortieth Coronation of a Monarch at the Abbey since 1066.
This moment of royal history begins at 11am when His Majesty arrives at the West Door of Westminster Abbey with Queen Camilla. However, Their Majesties will already…
Queen Camilla will arrive to be crowned in the same Robe of State used by Queen Elizabeth II at the 1953 Coronation.
Her Majesty has chosen to wear the crimson robe for the start of the ceremony, in keeping with The King’s desire for as much of the event to be…
Where to see the Coronation on the big screen
5th May 2023
With just hours to go until the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, giant screens have been put up around the country to allow people to enjoy the celebrations together.
Up to 100,000 people are expected to gather at the various locations to watch the…
The Prince and Princess of Wales get the Coronation party started with a pint at the pub
4th May 2023
The Prince and Princess of Wales had a busy day of engagements on Thursday as they carried out some Coronation themes events ahead of the big day on Saturday.
The Prince and Princess started their day with a train journey on the Elizabeth Line – a tube line opened last year in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II for her Platinum Jubilee.
During their journey, Their Royal Highnesses spoke…
One of the last moments of the Coronation will be away from the public eye - here's why
2nd May 2023
Despite living in an age of constant image sharing, there will be two moments in the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla that the public knows about but will not be able to see.
The first will be the anointing, a procedure that involves the King and Queen…
Over 2,200 people will attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Members of the Royal Family will join other members of Their Majesties’ families inside Westminster Abbey on May 6 for the ceremony.
Foreign royal families will also be present.
With the release of the Coronation’s liturgy (or Order of Service, as it is called for other ceremonies), many of the last unknown details of this key historical moment are being revealed.
And special roles have been assigned to the Bishop of Bath and Wells, and the Bishop of Durham, following a pattern from coronations dating back to the 12th century.
These two figures will have the…
On the last weekend before the Coronation, Westminster Abbey hosted a special service to mark the arrival of the Stone of Destiny, a crucial piece of the ceremony.
On Saturday, 29th April, on the day that also marked the 12th wedding anniversary of the Prince and…
Service to others at the heart of the Liturgy for the Coronation of King Charles III
29th April 2023
The Liturgy for the Coronation of King Charles III is focused on service to others.
The new liturgy, commissioned by the Archbishop of Canterbury, reflects The King’s commitment to serve others. It is also inspired by the decades of public service given by Charles…
The cheap and cheerful coronation of King William IV
29th April 2023
King William IV and Queen Adelaide’s coronation in 1831 was a strong departure from British coronations in the past. As the oldest person to take the throne until King Charles III ascended in 2022, William’s approach to his coronation was to keep the event as budget-friendly as possible.
William’s elder brother reigned as King George IV from 1820 to 1830 after acting as Regent multiple…