New details announced for King Charles' coronation weekend
Buckingham Palace has announced new details about the upcoming coronation of King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort.
The historic weekend will take place from Saturday May 6th until Monday May 8th 2023, and will be complete with a range of ceremonial, celebratory and community events to commemorate the new reigning sovereign.
The official coronation will take place at Westminster Abbey on May 6th, with the palace saying the service will "reflect the monarch's role today and looks towards the future".
To celebrate the coronation, a special coronation concert will be staged at Windsor Castle and broadcast across the UK by the BBC, with tickets being made available to the public by a ballot.
The palace states the concert will bring "global music icons" and "contemporary stars" together to celebrate the King's historic coronation.
"The concert will see a world-class orchestra play interpretations of musical favourites fronted by some of the world's biggest entertainers, alongside performers from the world of dance," Buckingham Palace revealed in a statement.
On Monday May 8th, members of the public will be invited to take part in The Big Help Out: an event designed to encourage "people to try volunteering for themselves and join the work being undertaken to support their local areas".
"Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort hope the Coronation Weekend will provide an opportunity to spend time and celebrate with friends, families and communities across the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth," the palace added in a statement.
"Their Majesties are looking forward to marking the occasion with the public throughout 2023."
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