King Charles III Coronation: Buckingham Palace reveals details of celebration including a concert at Windsor

Will Millar
By Will Millar
Published 22nd Jan 2023, 10:41 BST
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King Charles III’s coronation weekend looks to conserve traditions while looking to the future. 

Buckingham Palace has announced details of King Charles’ coronation weekend, including a grand coronation procession and a windsor concert. In line with tradition, the ceremony will be held at Westminster Abbey and the service will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

The weekend of "ceremonial, celebratory and community events" will take place between Saturday, May 6 and Monday, May 8. According to Buckingham Palace, the Service aims to “reflect the Monarch’s role today” and look “towards the future” while also “being rooted in long-standing traditions and pageantry.”

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The Royal Family want to present the coronation weekend as an opportunity for families across the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries to celebrate time together. The weekend will end with The Big Help Out - an initiative to encourage the public to volunteer.

Coronation Weekend plans

Coronation 2023: Saturday, May 6

On the Saturday morning, the Coronation Service will be held at Westminster Abbey. Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort will arrive at ‘The King’s Procession’ and return to Buckingham Palace for the larger ‘Coronation Procession’.