King Charles' coronation date, bank holiday details, and everything we know so far
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe countdown is on for King Charles III's coronation, which will see him officially crowned as monarch. The ceremony, in which Camilla will also be crowned Queen Consort, will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury at Westminster Abbey.
Taking place on Saturday May 6, a bank holiday has been declared on Monday May 8. Tens of thousands of street parties are expected to be staged during the weekend, with people urged to come together across the nation for the Coronation Big Lunch on Sunday May 7.
On the same day, musicians and stars will descend on Windsor Castle for the Coronation concert which will be broadcast live on the BBC. READ MORE: 'I feared my son would die after he fractured his skull...
I never imagined I would be blamed for it' Meanwhile, bars, pubs and clubs will serve customers for an extra two hours between Friday May 5 and Sunday May 7.
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