The Coronation 2023
The Coronation Service will take place at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday 6 May 2023, where His Majesty King Charles III will be crowned alongside Camilla, Queen Consort.
Across the Coronation Weekend, there will be further opportunities for people to come together in celebration of the historic occasion.
Plans for the Coronation weekend
Saturday 6 May
Coronation Service in Westminster Abbey, coronation procession, Buckingham Palace balcony appearance by members of the royal family.
Sunday 7 May
Coronation concert
Coronation concert and lightshow at Windsor Castle produced, staged, and broadcast live by the BBC and bringing together global music icons and contemporary stars in celebration of the historic occasion.
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 between Saturday 6 and Monday 8 May.
If you would like to join in with celebrating this historic occasion and organise your own ‘Big Lunch’ you can sign up to receive your Coronation Big lunch pack for all you need to get started, fun ideas, top tips, practical advice and more at Coronation ‘Big Lunch’.
Monday 8 May
Big Help Out
On Monday 8 May 2023, members of the public will be invited to take part in The Big Help Out, which will encourage people to try volunteering for themselves and join the work being undertaken to support their local areas and create a lasting volunteering legacy from the Coronation Weekend.
Coronation street parties, road closures, and funding
If you would like to organise a street party with friends and neighbours over the Coronation weekend to celebrate the Coronation you will need to apply to hold a street party and apply for a temporary road closure.
Applications for road closures should be made by Monday 27 March 2023. There is no charge for Coronation commemoration road closures from 6 to 8 May 2023.
Funding is available for up to £10,000 for events and activities through the National Lottery Awards for All programme and community groups can apply. The deadline for funding applications will be 19 February 2023.
