King Charles coronation: The Flypast will take place over Buckingham Palace
The Coronation of King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla will take place at Westminster Abbey today, Saturday, 6th May 2023.
The King and Camilla will arrive at Westminster Abbey in procession from Buckingham Palace, known as ‘The King’s Procession’.
They will be crowned at Westminster Abbey at 11:00am, in the first Coronation Service in almost 70 years.
After the Service, they will return to Buckingham Palace in a larger ceremonial procession, known as ‘The Coronation Procession’.
King Charles and Camilla 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 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: The King and Queen’s 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 they 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.