People across the country and the Commonwealth celebrated the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla over a weekend of special events on 6 – 8th May 2023.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Buckingham Palace balcony

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Westminster Abbey, London

What is the Coronation?

Coronations are centred around a solemn religious ceremony that has remained largely unchanged for over 1,000 years. The Coronation of King Charles III took place at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday 6 May 2023.

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Coronation events

Explore our interactive map to discover the thousands of events and activities that took place across the UK, Commonwealth and beyond to celebrate the Coronation. Or if you hosted an event, there’s still time to submit your details and feature!

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Your guide to the Coronation Weekend

There are lots of ways you can get involved in the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla over the bank holiday weekend from Saturday 6 May to Monday 8 May. Here’s your guide to the events happening over the weekend and what you need to know.

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