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The Coronation of King Charles III
from The Bridge - May 23
The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May 2023. Rooted in long-standing traditions and pageantry, the ceremony will be led by The Archbishop of Canterbury and will reflect the King’s role today and look towards the future.
Coronation weekend will also see the conclusion of 28 days of prayer and spiritual preparation led by the Church of England which began on Easter Sunday, where people across the nation have been praying with and for the King.
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During a broadcast on Friday 9 September 2022 and at the start of a service of remembrance at St Paul’s Cathedral for the late Queen Elizabeth II, his mother, King Charles made his first public address as monarch. In a pledge to the nation, he said: “The role and the