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| King Charles: When is the coronation and is there a bank holiday? | King Charles: When is the coronation and is there a bank holiday? |
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| King Charles III's coronation will take place on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey in London. | King Charles III's coronation will take place on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey in London. |
| During the ceremony, the King will be crowned alongside Camilla, the Queen Consort. | During the ceremony, the King will be crowned alongside Camilla, the Queen Consort. |
| Here is what we know about the plans, code-named Operation Golden Orb. | Here is what we know about the plans, code-named Operation Golden Orb. |
| What is a coronation? | What is a coronation? |
| A coronation is both the symbolic religious ceremony during which a sovereign is crowned and the physical act of placing a crown on a monarch's head. | A coronation is both the symbolic religious ceremony during which a sovereign is crowned and the physical act of placing a crown on a monarch's head. |
| It formalises the monarch's role as the head of the Church of England and marks the transfer of their title and powers. | It formalises the monarch's role as the head of the Church of England and marks the transfer of their title and powers. |
| After Queen Elizabeth II's death, King Charles III paid tribute to his "darling mama" in an address to the nation | After Queen Elizabeth II's death, King Charles III paid tribute to his "darling mama" in an address to the nation |
| However, it is not actually necessary for the monarch to be crowned to become King. | However, it is not actually necessary for the monarch to be crowned to become King. |
| Edward VIII reigned without a coronation - and Charles automatically became King the moment Queen Elizabeth II died. | Edward VIII reigned without a coronation - and Charles automatically became King the moment Queen Elizabeth II died. |
| Who is in the UK Royal Family and what does the King do? | Who is in the UK Royal Family and what does the King do? |
| Will there be a bank holiday? | Will there be a bank holiday? |
| There will be an extra bank holiday across the UK on Monday 8 May. | There will be an extra bank holiday across the UK on Monday 8 May. |
| Buckingham Palace has announced various events for the weekend, including a concert and laser light show at Windsor Castle on Sunday 7 May. featuring Katy Perry, Take That and Lionel Richie. | |
| Pubs, clubs and bars across England and Wales will be able to stay open for an extra two hours on Friday and Saturday of the coronation weekend. | Pubs, clubs and bars across England and Wales will be able to stay open for an extra two hours on Friday and Saturday of the coronation weekend. |
| People are also being invited to hold street parties, and to take part in volunteering projects in their local community, as part of the Big Help Out initiative. | People are also being invited to hold street parties, and to take part in volunteering projects in their local community, as part of the Big Help Out initiative. |
| Events are expected to be publicised under the official Coronation logo, which has been created by former Apple designer Jonny Ive. | Events are expected to be publicised under the official Coronation logo, which has been created by former Apple designer Jonny Ive. |
| It features a rose, a thistle, a daffodil and a shamrock - emblems from nations across the United Kingdom. | It features a rose, a thistle, a daffodil and a shamrock - emblems from nations across the United Kingdom. |
| Who will go to the coronation? | Who will go to the coronation? |
| The coronation is a state occasion, which means the government controls the guest list. | The coronation is a state occasion, which means the government controls the guest list. |
| In addition to the Royal Family, guests will include the prime minister, representatives from the Houses of Parliament, heads of state, and other royals from around the world. | |
| The Duke of Sussex has confirmed that he will travel from the US for the coronation, but his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, will not attend. | |
| The event will be the first time Prince Harry will be seen in public with the Royal Family since his bombshell memoir Spare was published in January. | |
| The date of the coronation is also the fourth birthday of the couple's son, Prince Archie, who will remain in the US with his mother. | The date of the coronation is also the fourth birthday of the couple's son, Prince Archie, who will remain in the US with his mother. |
| Harry will attend the coronation at Westminster Abbey, but Meghan will stay in the US with their children | Harry will attend the coronation at Westminster Abbey, but Meghan will stay in the US with their children |
| The Duchess of York will also not be there, with sources confirming she was not invited to the ceremony. | |
| The Duke of York, Prince Andrew, who was married to the duchess until their divorce in 1996, is expected to go. | |
| US President Joe Biden will not attend the event, but First Lady Jill Biden will go on his behalf. | |
| It has been confirmed that Camilla's grandchildren will be among the pages at Westminster Abbey, alongside the King's grandson, Prince George. | It has been confirmed that Camilla's grandchildren will be among the pages at Westminster Abbey, alongside the King's grandson, Prince George. |
| Designed by illustrator Andrew Jamieson, the invitation features the folklore figure of the "green man", with ivy, hawthorn and oak leaves. | Designed by illustrator Andrew Jamieson, the invitation features the folklore figure of the "green man", with ivy, hawthorn and oak leaves. |
| What happens at a coronation? | What happens at a coronation? |
| Coronations have remained much the same for more than 1,000 years. The British ceremony is the only remaining event of its type in Europe. | Coronations have remained much the same for more than 1,000 years. The British ceremony is the only remaining event of its type in Europe. |
| However, Buckingham Palace has said that although the coronation will be "rooted in long-standing traditions", it will also "reflect the monarch's role today and look towards the future". | However, Buckingham Palace has said that although the coronation will be "rooted in long-standing traditions", it will also "reflect the monarch's role today and look towards the future". |
| It is likely to be shorter and smaller in scale than Queen Elizabeth II's 1953 coronation, with a wider range of religions represented. | It is likely to be shorter and smaller in scale than Queen Elizabeth II's 1953 coronation, with a wider range of religions represented. |
| The coronation procession is also expected to be more modest. Queen Elizabeth's procession had 16,000 participants, and took 45 minutes to pass any stationary point on the 7km (4.3 miles) route. | The coronation procession is also expected to be more modest. Queen Elizabeth's procession had 16,000 participants, and took 45 minutes to pass any stationary point on the 7km (4.3 miles) route. |
| This time, the King and Camilla, the Queen Consort, will travel to Westminster Abbey in a more comfortable, relatively modern, horse-drawn carriage which has electric windows and air conditioning. | |
| They will ride in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, first used in 2014, before returning in the Gold State Coach used in every coronation since the 1830s. | |
| More than 6,000 armed forces members will take part, making it the largest military ceremonial operation in 70 years. | |
| Personnel from across the UK and the Commonwealth will join processions in London. | |
| Thousands of veterans have also been invited to watch the coronation from a special viewing platform. | |
| What happens during the service at the Abbey? | |
| There are several stages to the service: | There are several stages to the service: |
| The recognition: While standing beside the 700-year-old Coronation Chair, the monarch is presented to those gathered in the Abbey by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The congregation shouts "God Save the King!" and trumpets sound | The recognition: While standing beside the 700-year-old Coronation Chair, the monarch is presented to those gathered in the Abbey by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The congregation shouts "God Save the King!" and trumpets sound |
| The oath: The sovereign swears to uphold the law and the Church of England | The oath: The sovereign swears to uphold the law and the Church of England |
| The anointing: The King's ceremonial robe is removed and he sits in the Coronation Chair. A gold cloth is held over the chair to conceal the King from view. The Archbishop of Canterbury anoints the King's hands, breast and head with holy oil made according to a secret recipe, but known to contain ambergris, orange flowers, roses, jasmine and cinnamon. The oil created for Charles will not contain any ingredients derived from animals | The anointing: The King's ceremonial robe is removed and he sits in the Coronation Chair. A gold cloth is held over the chair to conceal the King from view. The Archbishop of Canterbury anoints the King's hands, breast and head with holy oil made according to a secret recipe, but known to contain ambergris, orange flowers, roses, jasmine and cinnamon. The oil created for Charles will not contain any ingredients derived from animals |
| The investiture: The sovereign is presented with items including the Royal Orb, representing religious and moral authority; the Sceptre, representing power; and the Sovereign's Sceptre, a rod of gold topped with a white enamelled dove, a symbol of justice and mercy. Finally, the Archbishop places St Edward's Crown on the King's head | The investiture: The sovereign is presented with items including the Royal Orb, representing religious and moral authority; the Sceptre, representing power; and the Sovereign's Sceptre, a rod of gold topped with a white enamelled dove, a symbol of justice and mercy. Finally, the Archbishop places St Edward's Crown on the King's head |
| The enthronement and homage: The King leaves the Coronation Chair and moves to the throne. Peers kneel before the monarch to pay homage | The enthronement and homage: The King leaves the Coronation Chair and moves to the throne. Peers kneel before the monarch to pay homage |
| The Queen Consort will then be anointed in the same way and crowned. | The Queen Consort will then be anointed in the same way and crowned. |
| Conservation expert Krista Blessley is restoring the "extremely fragile" Coronation Chair ahead of the ceremony | Conservation expert Krista Blessley is restoring the "extremely fragile" Coronation Chair ahead of the ceremony |
| How can I watch the coronation? | How can I watch the coronation? |
| The ceremony is likely to be broadcast live, as was the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. | The ceremony is likely to be broadcast live, as was the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. |
| Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne following the unexpected death of her father, King George VI | Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne following the unexpected death of her father, King George VI |
| A worldwide audience of hundreds of millions is expected to watch. | A worldwide audience of hundreds of millions is expected to watch. |
| How the BBC covered the Queen's coronation in 1953 | How the BBC covered the Queen's coronation in 1953 |
| Which crowns will be worn during the ceremony? | Which crowns will be worn during the ceremony? |
| The King will be crowned with the solid gold, 17th Century, St Edward's Crown. It is exceptionally heavy and only used at the moment of coronation. | The King will be crowned with the solid gold, 17th Century, St Edward's Crown. It is exceptionally heavy and only used at the moment of coronation. |
| During the ceremony the St Edward's Crown will be briefly placed on the King's head | |
| The Queen's death reignited the debate about how some royal gemstones were obtained by the British empire. | The Queen's death reignited the debate about how some royal gemstones were obtained by the British empire. |
| Much of the controversy centres around diamonds found in two other crowns. | Much of the controversy centres around diamonds found in two other crowns. |
| One is the Imperial State Crown, which the monarch will put on towards the end of the coronation ceremony, and which he will also wear when he appears on Buckingham Palace balcony. | One is the Imperial State Crown, which the monarch will put on towards the end of the coronation ceremony, and which he will also wear when he appears on Buckingham Palace balcony. |
| That crown contains the Cullinan II diamond, sometimes called the Second Star of Africa. It was given to Edward VII on his 66th birthday by the government of the Transvaal - a former British crown colony - in what is now South Africa. | That crown contains the Cullinan II diamond, sometimes called the Second Star of Africa. It was given to Edward VII on his 66th birthday by the government of the Transvaal - a former British crown colony - in what is now South Africa. |
| The Imperial State Crown, orb, and sceptre, pictured on top of the late Queen's coffin | |
| The other controversial stone is the Koh-i-Noor, which is part of the Queen Mother's coronation crown. It is one of the largest-cut diamonds in the world. India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran have all made claims to it. | The other controversial stone is the Koh-i-Noor, which is part of the Queen Mother's coronation crown. It is one of the largest-cut diamonds in the world. India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran have all made claims to it. |
| Buckingham Palace has confirmed the Koh-i-Noor will not feature in King Charles' coronation. | Buckingham Palace has confirmed the Koh-i-Noor will not feature in King Charles' coronation. |
| The Queen Consort will instead be crowned with Queen Mary's Crown, which has been taken out of the Tower of London to be resized ahead of the ceremony. | The Queen Consort will instead be crowned with Queen Mary's Crown, which has been taken out of the Tower of London to be resized ahead of the ceremony. |
| It is thought to be the first time in recent history that an existing crown will be "recycled" for a coronation. | It is thought to be the first time in recent history that an existing crown will be "recycled" for a coronation. |
| How much will the coronation cost? | How much will the coronation cost? |
| As a state occasion, the coronation will be paid for by the UK government. | As a state occasion, the coronation will be paid for by the UK government. |
| While it is likely to come under pressure to show sensitivity during the current cost-of-living crisis, the government is expected to use the ceremony as an important diplomatic opportunity to present the UK to the world. | While it is likely to come under pressure to show sensitivity during the current cost-of-living crisis, the government is expected to use the ceremony as an important diplomatic opportunity to present the UK to the world. |
| What do we know about the music? | What do we know about the music? |
| The King has personally chosen the music for the ceremony, which will feature 12 newly-commissioned pieces, including an anthem from Cats composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. | The King has personally chosen the music for the ceremony, which will feature 12 newly-commissioned pieces, including an anthem from Cats composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. |
| Part of the service will be sung in Welsh, and soloists will include world-famous Welsh opera singer Sir Bryn Terfel. | Part of the service will be sung in Welsh, and soloists will include world-famous Welsh opera singer Sir Bryn Terfel. |
| There will be Greek Orthodox music in memory of the King's father, Prince Philip, who was born in Greece. | There will be Greek Orthodox music in memory of the King's father, Prince Philip, who was born in Greece. |
| A gospel choir will also perform, as will choristers from Westminster School. | A gospel choir will also perform, as will choristers from Westminster School. |
| Separately, a campaign has been launched to recruit thousands of bell-ringers to mark the coronation under the "Ring for the King" scheme. | Separately, a campaign has been launched to recruit thousands of bell-ringers to mark the coronation under the "Ring for the King" scheme. |
| 'We want bell-ringers in every church for the King' | 'We want bell-ringers in every church for the King' |
| Related Topics | Related Topics |
| UK Royal Family | UK Royal Family |
| Coronation of King Charles III | Coronation of King Charles III |
| Queen Consort Camilla | Queen Consort Camilla |
| King Charles III | King Charles III |