''The Coronation Service
The Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort will take place at
Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May 2023.
The Service will be conducted by
the Archbishop of Canterbury and will reflect the Monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry.
Their Majesties will arrive at Westminster Abbey in procession from Buckingham Palace, known as ‘The King’s Procession’.
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.
How to watch: details of how and where to watch the service are available
on the Department for Culture, Media and Sport website.
The Coronation Concert
On Sunday 7th May 2023, a special Coronation Concert will be staged and broadcast live at Windsor Castle by the
BBC and
BBC Studios. Several thousand pairs of tickets have been made available via public ballot, which has now closed.
The Coronation Big Lunch
The Coronation
Big Lunch, at which neighbours and communities are invited to share food and fun together, will take place across the country, also on Sunday 7th May 2023
How to attend or organise a Big Lunch: Head to
The Big Lunch website for information about getting involved.''