King Charles coronation: everything you need to know - how to watch, where it’s taking place, who is attending

King Charles became monarch after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II in September last year. Now, eight months later, his official coronation is finally here. King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla are set to be crowned in the first UK coronation since the late Queen Elizabeth ascended to the throne in 1953.

Coronations emerged from a European tradition of increasing church involvement in the state, as well as the need to bring stability to often volatile societies in which several individuals had a claim to the throne. UK coronation ceremony’s date back to the year 1066, when Harold II was crowned.

Here is everything we know about the coronation of King Charles III including, when it takes place, what time it starts, how to watch and more.

When and where is the coronation of King Charles III?

The coronation of King Charles III, will take place on Saturday, May 6. The event will be followed by a coronation concert on Sunday, May 7 and a bank holiday on Monday, May 8.

The coronation ceremony will take place at Westminster Abbey.

What time will King Charles’ coronation start?

The coronation ceremony will begin at 11am and last just over an hour. Following the ceremony, Charles and Camilla will depart Westminster Abbey at around 1pm.