May
06

The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

Date and time

May 6, 2023 to May 8, 2023

Location

various

Description

People across the country and the Commonwealth are invited to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort over a weekend of special events on 6–8 May.

What is the Coronation?

The Coronation is centred around a solemn religious ceremony that has remained largely unchanged for over 1,000 years and takes place at Westminster Abbey in London on 6 May 2023.

The Coronation of a new Sovereign takes place in the months after their accession, following a period of mourning. In a similar but simpler ceremony, the Queen Consort will also be crowned alongside His Majesty The King as part of the service on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey.

After the Service, Their Majesties will return to Buckingham Palace in a larger ceremonial procession, known as ‘The Coronation Procession’. Their Majesties will be joined in this procession by other Members of the Royal Family. At Buckingham Palace, The King and The Queen Consort, accompanied by Members of the Royal Family, will appear on the balcony to conclude the day’s ceremonial events.

Celebration Activities

The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort is also a time for celebration across the nation and the Commonwealth, over a weekend of special events:

Saturday 6 May: the Coronation Ceremony takes place at Westminster Abbey, London.
Free screenings of the Coronation are taking place at The Bonington Theatre in Arnold (booking is required) and Richard Herrod Centre in Carlton (no booking required).
6-8 May will see "Coronation Big Lunches" up and down the country as communities come together to celebrate the Coronation. Find out more on the Big Lunch website.
Sunday 7 May: a spectacular Coronation Concert will be performed at Windsor Castle with iconic locations across the UK lit up using projections, lasers, drone displays and illuminations.
Monday 8 May: a special Bank Holiday has been proclaimed by the Prime Minister in honour of the Coronation, giving everyone the opportunity to join in with their communities and good causes through Big Help Out activities. Find out more on the Big Help Out website.

If you are planning any celebrations or events, such as street parties, which will affect roads or pavements, please inform Nottinghamshire County Council as the Highways Authority

There are usually no charges to close a street for a street party or community celebration and a free standard set of road closure signs will be provided.

Please also visit our events guidance page for more information event planning, health and safety information and details of licenses which may be applicable.

For more information about national celebrations, activitiy packs and more, please visit the official Coronation website