The Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen will take place today at Westminster Abbey.
Their Majesties will arrive at Westminster Abbey in procession from Buckingham Palace, known as ‘The King’s Procession’.
The King and The Queen will be crowned at Westminster Abbey at 11:00am, in the first Coronation Service in almost 70 years.
After the Service, Their Majesties will return to Buckingham Palace in a larger ceremonial procession, known as ‘The Coronation Procession’. Their Majesties will be joined in this procession by other Members of the Royal Family.
Upon returning, The King and The Queen will receive a Royal Salute in the Garden of Buckingham Palace from the Armed Forces taking part in the Processions on the day.
The King and The Queen, accompanied by Members of the Royal Family, will then appear on the Buckingham Palace Balcony for the Flypast and the conclusion of the day’s ceremonial events.
Key Timings
1000hrs Procession of Faith Leaders and Ecumenical Leaders through Westminster Abbey
1015hrs Procession of Commonwealth Realms through Westminster Abbey
1020hrs Their Majesties’ Carriage Procession, known as The King’s Procession, leaves Buckingham Palace
1053hrs Their Majesties’ carriage arrives at the Great West Gate of the Abbey. The State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry, stationed in the Abbey, will sound a fanfare as Their Majesties arrive at the West Gate to Westminster Abbey.
1054hrs The Abbey bells are rung
1100hrs The Coronation Service begins
Circa 1300hrs The Coronation Procession departs Westminster Abbey. The Abbey bells will ring.
1430hrs The Flypast will take place over Buckingham Palace.
