King Charles III Coronation Plans

As Prince of Wales, Charles has been preparing for this moment for most of his life, under the tutelage and guidance of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. He will be recorded in history as the longest ever heir apparent, and the oldest to ever accede to the British throne at the age of 73.

On 8th September 2022, Queen Elizabeth passed away and King Charles III became the new monarch. Coronation plans have been laid out for many years, under the codename ‘Operation Golden Orb’.

Saturday 6th May 2023

The Coronation Service

The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort will take place on the morning of Saturday, 6th May at Westminster Abbey. Their Majesties will arrive at the Abbey in procession from Buckingham Palace, known as ‘The King’s Procession’.

The Coronation is a solemn religious service, as well as an occasion for celebration. The Service, conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, will reflect the Monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry.

Sunday 7th May 2023

The Coronation Concert

On Sunday, 7th May, a special Coronation Concert will take place at Windsor Castle. Produced, staged and broadcast live by the BBC, the Coronation Concert will bring global music icons, contemporary stars, choirs and orchestras together in celebration of the historic occasion.

The concert will be attended by a public audience including volunteers from The King and The Queen Consort’s charity affiliations. Through a national ballot, several thousand members of the public will be selected to receive free tickets.

The centrepiece of the Coronation Concert, ‘Lighting up the Nation’, will see the country join together in celebration as iconic locations across the United Kingdom are lit up using projections, lasers, drone displays and illuminations.

Sunday 7th May 2023

The Coronation Big Lunch

Neighbours and communities across the United Kingdom are invited to share food and fun together at Coronation Big Lunches on Sunday 7th May, in a nationwide act of celebration and friendship. Free downloadable resources will be available online at: CoronationBigLunch.com, to help people and communities start their Coronation Big Lunch planning.

Monday 8th May 2023 - Bank Holiday

The Big Help Out

Monday 8th May is a special Bank Holiday that gives everyone the opportunity to join in with their communities and good causes through Big Help Out activities. The Big Help Out will encourage people to try volunteering and join the work being undertaken to support their local areas, and create a lasting volunteering legacy from the Coronation Weekend.