The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla is a once in a lifetime event and the country will be marking this historic occasion with lots of events and activities over the Bank Holiday weekend.
The Coronation will take place on the morning of Saturday 6 May at Westminster Abbey in London. Tens of thousands of people are expected to visit the capital city to experience this unique and historic occasion, with millions more watching from home, across the UK and around the globe.
A special BBC broadcast will cover all the ceremonial events as they unfold throughout the day on BBC One and BBC News, with a signed version on BBC Two.
Coronation Big Lunches, thousands of street parties, and a day dedicated to good causes will bring communities together throughout the UK.
On Sunday 7 May a spectacular Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle will showcase the country’s diverse cultural heritage in music, theatre and dance. One of the highlights of the concert will be “Lighting up the Nation”, in which iconic locations across the UK will be lit up with projections, lasers, drone displays and illuminations.
On Bank Holiday Monday members of the public will be invited to take part in The Big Help Out, aiming to raise awareness of volunteering.
No matter what you are good at, there’ll be something to suit helping hands of all shapes and sizes. From checking in on someone who’d like a bit of company or volunteering for a charity, the more of us who join in, the bigger help we will be.
Thousands of organisations across the country are encouraging the public to make a difference in their local communities, with plenty of opportunities to get involved.
Official Coronation screening site
Liverpool will feature an official big screen that will live broadcast the Coronation ceremony on Saturday 6 May and the Coronation Concert on Sunday 7 May.
The big screen offers the opportunity to come together with the local community and celebrate this historic moment together. It can be found in the Eurovision Village at the Pier Head. This is a free and public event with no booking required.
Coronation commemoration service
In partnership with the Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside, Liverpool Cathedral will host the official commemoration service to mark the Coronation of King Charles III.
All are welcome to the service, which takes place a 10:30 am on Sunday 7 May. It will be attended by civic and faith representatives and members of uniformed organisations. Click here to find out more.
What’s going on where you live?
An interactive map detailing events taking place to celebrate the Coronation has been launched.
The map is designed to help show what is happening where you live. People have been encouraged to add their own Coronation Big Lunches, street parties, Big Help Out plans and other Coronation activities, so others in the local community can find out about events near them and get involved.
There will be many events and activities taking place over the weekend. Use the interactive map to find what’s on near you.