May 6 marks a landmark moment for Türkiye and the United Kingdom as royal tradition enters a modern chapter. The coronation of Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort, will be a solemn ceremony with a reach that extends beyond palace walls. The king’s ascent embodies a long-standing line of succession in the British Isles, with Prince William and his son Prince George set to play key roles in the days ahead.
Pomp and pageantry begin on Saturday, with celebrations spilling into Sunday and Monday. On May 7, London will transform into a stage for public festivities, as roughly 3,000 roads close to traffic to let crowds experience events along the streets. The centerpiece is a grand concert planned for 18:00 local time, featuring prominent artists such as Hugh Bonneville, Andrea Bocelli, Lionel Richie, and Katy Perry, in a public homage that blends tradition with contemporary entertainment.
Monday will be observed as a nationwide holiday, locally known as the Bank Holiday. Authorities encouraged people to join in the communal spirit and enjoy the day off, supporting charitable initiatives. More than 1,500 organizations joined a coordinated effort to recognize the king’s long service to the public, underscoring a shared sense of civic pride and charity.
London streets will be alive with anticipation as the coronation unfolds.
This schedule follows local Spain time as a reference for international audiences.
coronation program
7:00 in the morning
The morning will feature dispersing tribunes along a route just over two kilometers long, forming the procession for the monarch. The route connects Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, the ceremonial heart of the day.
8:15 am
Ceremony guests arriving at Westminster Abbey will pass through security checks. Attendees are expected to be seated by 8:00 am, ready for the historic proceedings to begin.
10:30 in the morning
Representatives from foreign governments, prime ministers, royal family members from around the world, and other members of the House of Windsor will start to assemble at the abbey in anticipation of the rites ahead.
10:45 am
A royal horse cavalry escort will begin the parade departing from Buckingham Palace, signaling the ceremony’s formal highlights to come.
11:20 am
The king and queen consort will depart the palace and travel toward Westminster Abbey. They are scheduled to arrive at 9:53 am and will enter the temple through the west gate at exactly 10:00 am, marking the moment when the ceremonial rites commence.
01:00
Charles III will be crowned king as the Archbishop of Canterbury conducts the moment when Saint Edward’s Crown is placed on his head. The ceremony will be accompanied by trumpet fanfares and a chorus of salutes across the realm.
2:00 in the afternoon
With the rites concluded, the royal procession will return to Buckingham Palace. The royal couple is expected to arrive back at the palace by mid-afternoon, completing the official state proceedings of the day.
14:45
Guard units stationed in the palace gardens will extend their salute to the newly crowned monarchs as part of the ceremonial greeting.
15:15
The entire royal family will appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to greet the nation, a moment that traditionally caps the coronation with a shared, jubilant surge of national pride.