At Buckingham Palace, The King and The Queen Consort, accompanied by Members of the Royal Family, will appear on the balcony to conclude the day’s ceremonial events.
Events will be on a smaller scale than the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, which was three hours long and had 8,000 guests in attendance. It was the first to be televised and was credited with bringing TV into the mainstream, with more than 20 million people watching the service on television, many crowded around neighbours’ screens, outnumbering the radio audience for the first time.
The ceremony for King Charles is expected to be shorter and smaller in scope.
Where to view
Viewing places along the procession route will be in high demand, particularly since the route is shorter than that for the 1953 Coronation.
Prime spots are outside Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace, and along The Mall, Horse Guards Parade and Parliament Square – but you will need to turn up early if you hope to beat the crowds. The nearest Tube stations are Hyde Park Corner, Green Park, Charing Cross and St James’s Park, but street and station closures could affect travel.
There will be an accessible viewing space along the north side of The Mall, and at screen sites around London.
