King Charles III’s coronation: Buckingham Palace reveals what will happen in the 3-day ceremony; Know details here

Amid the cost-of-living crisis in the UK, King Charles III’s coronation is expected to be less extravagant than his mother’s ceremony which took place at least seven decades ago. King Charles’ coronation on Saturday, May 6 will be followed by three days of celebration.

On May 7, there would be a ‘Coronation Big Lunch’ and ‘Coronation Concert’ which would be followed by an extra bank holiday on Monday, May 8. The ceremony would be allowed public participation on the last day during ‘The Big Help Out’ when they can volunteer in their communities.

In a statement, UK Secretary for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Michelle Donelan said that all people in Britain are “invited to join in, on any day”. UK public can take part in KIng Charles III’s coronation ceremony by hosting street parties, and gatherings to watch the live broadcast, among other activities, according to Donelan.


Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace also said that the coronation itself would be a “solemn religious service” while also noting that it would be a celebration and pageantry. The three-day ceremony, according to the palace, will reflect King Charles III’s role in today’s day and age while looking towards the future.

In the interpretation of the palace’s statement about the ceremony, royal experts have expressed that King Charles III’s coronation would be different and more subdued from the one that was put together for his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II. It should be noted that the late Queen’s coronation was the first televised royal event and it lasted for three hours.

What will happen on King Charles III’s coronation?

On May 6, King Charles III along with his wife, Queen consort Camilla will arrive at Westminster Abbey in the procession from Buckingham Palace. This is known as ‘The King’s Procession’ and would return in a larger procession called ‘The Coronation Procession’. Then the royal couple, along with other members of the royal family would appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

On May 7, a range of events are expected to take place across the nation as part of the ‘Coronation Big Lunch’ along with the coming together of “global music icons and contemporary stars” for a “Coronation Concert” which will be held in Windsor Castle East Lawn.

On May 8, the celebrations will conclude with a bank holiday on Monday as local communities are expected to host events for ‘The Big Help Out’.

FAQs:

1. How old is King Charles III?
   74 years
2. Who was King Charles III’s mother?
   Late Queen Elizabeth II.