Here’s what we know so far about King Charles III’s Coronation

As the world begins to come to terms with the death of Queen Elizabeth II, our attention is turning to news about King Charles III’s Coronation. Our new monarch has already given his first address to the nation, held his first Privy Council and slowly began to settle into his new role as sovereign, head of the Commonwealth and Supreme Governor of the Church of England.

If you’re wondering when his Coronation will take place, what to expect from the royal ceremony and whether we’ll all get a bank holiday, read our ultimate guide to King Charles III’s Coronation below.

When will King Charles III’s Coronation take place?

You may be surprised to learn that it will still likely be some time until King Charles III’s Coronation day. History tells us that there is usually a period of time that the country remains in mourning after a monarch passes. Queen Elizabeth II herself waited almost 16 months after ascending to the throne to be officially coronated, so we could expect the same for Charles. The Telegraph predicts that the Coronation is expected to be held next spring or summer and could even take place on the 70th anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation, which would be 2 June 2023.

Will there be a bank holiday for King Charles III’s Coronation?

It is widely believed that King Charles III’s Coronation day will be a bank holiday – as was the day of his late mother’s Coronation. Government officials state that this will be revealed nearer the time.

Where will the Coronation be held?

King Charles III’s Coronation is expected to take place at London’s Westminster Abbey, where royal coronations have taken place for the past 900 years.

What can we expect from King Charles III’s Coronation?

It’s natural to turn to images and footage of Queen Elizabeth II’s 1953 crowning to imagine what lies in store for King Charles III. However, many sources believe that plans have been drawn up by the government under the codename Operation Golden Orb, and will reflect the new monarch’s vision for “a smaller, more modern monarchy.” According to The Telegraph, sources have revealed that the ceremony is expected to be shorter than the Queen’s three-hour Coronation and Charles is keen for the event to be of “good value” and less expensive than the former, with more representation across faiths and communities to reflect our nation’s ethnic diversity.

There will be many of the same events that took place at the Queen’s Coronation too. We’ll see King Charles III take the Coronation oath, be anointed with consecrated oil, receive the orb and sceptres, and the Archbishop of Canterbury will place the incredible St Edward’s Crown on his head.

It’s also expected that we’ll see King Charles III appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace alongside Queen Consort Camilla, and the new Prince and Princess of Wales and their children.

Will Queen Consort Camilla be crowned alongside King Charles III?

Following Queen Elizabeth II’s declaration earlier this year that it was her “sincere wish” that the former Duchess of Cornwall take the title of Queen Consort when Charles become sovereign, we will see Camilla crowned alongside Charles at the Coronation.

Who will be the guests at King Charles III’s Coronation?

While more than 8,000 guests attended Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation in 1953, King Charles III’s event is expected to be on a much smaller scale (something he’s made quite clear) with around 2,000 expected dignitaries present. We’re likely to see members of the royal family, alongside representatives from the government, church and the Commonwealth.