King Charles III's coronation celebrations have been set for 6 to 8 May – here's everything you need to know about the religious affair
The royal's coronation weekend takes place between 6 and 8 May January 26, 2023 - 10:44 GMT Phoebe Tatham King Charles III's coronation will take place on 6 May at Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace confirmed further details about the celebrations taking place over three days, including a special concert and the Big Lunch.
RELATED: King Charles' coronation: When will we see Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis?King Charles' coronation will involve six basic stages: The recognition, the oath, the anointing, the investiture, the enthronement, and the homage. At the heart of the coronation is the anointing with holy oil.
What will happen on Monday 8 May? Monday, which will be a bank holiday, has been set aside for volunteering and is being billed as"the big help out". Why will the coronation take place at Westminster Abbey? London's Westminster Abbey has played host to royal coronations for the past 900 years. Westminster Abbey has been Britain's coronation church since 1066 and has witnessed 38 coronation ceremonies for reigning monarchs. The first documented coronation at Westminster was that of William the Conqueror on 25th December 1066.
The crown was made in 1661 and once belonged to Edward the Confessor. It is remarkably heavy and is made of solid gold. It currently resides in the Crown Jewels collection at the Tower of London.As for Queen Consort Camilla, there appear to be three likely options. In keeping with tradition, the royal may opt to wear an existing crown readily available.
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