The coronation of King Charles III will take place on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The coronation will take place at Westminster Abbey in London, and the Archbishop of Canterbury will preside. Check out all details.
King Charles’ crowning
On the first weekend of May, after more than seven decades of waiting, King Charles III will be crowned in a majestic ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
His Majesty will be formally crowned in September, following his succession to the monarchy upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.
The event will be followed by a weekend of celebrations throughout the United Kingdom, including a star-studded concert at Windsor Castle, to commemorate the commencement of the King’s official reign as monarch.
How will the coronation be conducted?
On Saturday, May 6, the coronation of the King is scheduled to occur. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will preside over the service, as has been customary since 1066.
74-year-old Charles will be anointed with sacred oil during the ceremony, codenamed “Operation Golden Orb.”The Archbishop will then bless His Majesty as he is presented with the orb, coronation ring, and sceptre. As previous monarchs have done, the King is expected to occupy the Coronation Chair, also known as King Edward’s Chair. The extraordinary piece of furniture was commissioned by Edward I in the 14th century to house the renowned Stone of Scone.
Calendar for the coronation
The event is scheduled to commence at Westminster Abbey in London at 11 a.m. local time (6 a.m. ET). On May 6, the King and Queen will ride the Diamond Jubilee State Coach to the ceremony.
After the ceremony, their Majesties will return to Buckingham Palace in a procession known as “The Coronation Procession.” The King and Queen will travel to the event on the Gold State Coach. More than 60 aircraft from the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force will fly overhead later in the day.
Who is scheduled to perform at the coronation?
There will be no concerts at the coronation, but the King’s concert will feature Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli, and Lionel Richie, amongst others.
Windsor Castle will host a musical celebration on Sunday, May 7th. Other musical Brits performing at the event include Take That, English singer-songwriter Freya Ridings, and a 300-person choir ensemble representing the four nations of the United Kingdom.
It is anticipated that approximately 20,000 admirers and members of the royal family will attend the public showcase.