Let’s have a look at history in the making!  Travel across the pond to England for the Coronation of King Charles III.

So in case you may have missed the news, King Charles will be crowned King this Saturday, May 6th!  Now, whether you’re a royalist or have misgivings about royalty in this day and age, this is history in the making!  I am excited that I live in England and will be able to experience this event first-hand.  Let’s go across the pond to England for the Coronation of King Charles III.

But first, a little history ~

King Charles III ascended to the throne upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II. She became queen at the age of 25 years old upon the passing of her father, King George VI.  Queen Elizabeth II was the longest reigning monarch.  She reigned for 70 years and 214 days!  This is the longest of any reigning monarch and the longest verified reign of any female head of state in history!  Charles, being the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, was the prince in waiting.

Coronation Day Timeline Across the Pond:

For the official coronation day events, have a look at the link below from the Royal Family:

https://www.royal.uk/coronation-weekend-plans-announced

Public viewing areas will be open at 6 A.M. for those who want to witness this historical event and live coverage will begin at 7:30 A.M.!  While all this is going on, guest will start to arrive at Westminster Abbey for security checks.  VIP coronation quests, including members of the royal family, heads of state and former prime ministers will begin to arrive at Westminster Abbey around 9:30 A.M.  This will be a long day!

Prior to the actual coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, will travel in a procession through London. They will follow a  route between Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. This  route includes traveling down the Mall, through Admiralty Arch, around Trafalgar Square, along Whitehall and then into Parliament Square.  The royal procession will begin at 10:20 A.M.  For the procession to Westminster Abbey, the King and Queen will travel in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach.

Arriving at Westminster Abbey ~

Once King Charles III  arrives at Westminster Abbey he and Queen Camilla will be crowned in a ceremony steeped in tradition at Westminster Abbey.  The coronation will begin at 11 A.M.  The ceremony is expected to last about two hours!  The Coronation will include many of the ceremonies that the late Queen had at her coronation, such as the oath, anointing, homage and enthronment.  Charles will also have the crown of St. Edward placed on his head, officially crowning him as King Charles III!

After the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, King Charles III and Queen Camilla will change carriages and will make a return procession through London back to Buckingham Palace.  For this return processing the King and Queen will travel in the traditional Gold State Coach.  The return trip by the newly crowned King and Queen is expected to begin at 1:00 P.M.

Day long Coronation events across the pond ~

At about 1:45 P.M. there will be a Royal Salute to the newly coronated King! This will be a 62-round gun salute and will fire from the Tower of London, along with a six-gun salvo on Horse Guards Parade. The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery will be fire 41 rounds because it is a Royal occasion and 21 extra rounds for the City of London.

At 2:15 P.M. fifteen royal family members, including Prince William (the next heir to the throne) and his wife, Kate Middleton, will take their positions on the Buckingham Palace balcony. Here they will will all stand and wave to the crowds in celebration!

But that’s not the end!

On Sunday, May 7th, the public is encouraged to host ‘Big Lunches’ as well as hold street parties with your family, friends and neighbors!  Pubs will also be open later in the evening for you to continue celebrating!  And, at 8 P.M. the Coronation concert at Windsor Castle will kick off!   There will be performances by the likes of Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Take That, Paloma Faith, Steve Winwood and Olly Murs  and Nicole Scherzinge.

And, of course, as I’ve mentioned in a previous post, the Brits love their extra “Bank Holidays”.  So, Monday is a holiday here across the pond.  King Charles III is encouraging all to spend the day volunteering in your local community.

My husband and I will be watching the procession and ceremony on the telly!  We have plans later on Saturday to join friends at a local venue where there will be food, drink and music to celebrate!  Also, on Monday, hubby and I plan to walk the beach and pick up some litter!

And for my family and friends in Yank country who want to see the goings on across the pond, you can watch on your own tellys!!

King Charles’ coronation will be broadcast on several channels.  Tune in to ABC News, CBS, CNN, Fox News, BBC News Channel, and NBC, to watch this historic event! And just a note ~ equally important, all of the times noted above for the Coronation events are for here in England.  Don’t forget to take into consideration the 5 hour time difference!

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