King Charles can be topped alongside the Queen at a lavish ceremony in Westminster Abbey right now.
The investiture types a part of a protracted weekend full of celebrations for the brand new monarch, starting from avenue events to concert events.
The King ascended the throne after the loss of life of his mom, Queen Elizabeth II, in September final yr, making him the oldest new monarch in British historical past.Â
Since then, plans for the much-anticipated Coronation weekend, code-named Operation Golden Orb, have been revealed.
Right here, The Telegraph particulars the whole lot you have to know in regards to the historic occasion together with timings for the day forward.
When is the King’s Coronation?
9am
Pre-Coronation music begins within the Abbey for the congregation.
9.30am-09.55am
Heads of State and abroad Authorities representatives arrive on the Abbey.
By 10am
The Sovereign’s Escort can be in place at Buckingham Palace.
10am
Procession of religion leaders and ecumenical leaders by means of Westminster Abbey.
10.15am
Procession of Commonwealth Realms by means of Westminster Abbey.
10.20am
Their Majesties’ carriage procession leaves Buckingham Palace.
10.25amÂ
Members of international Royal households arrive on the Nice West Door, Westminster Abbey.
10.35am
Members of the Royal Household arrive on the Nice West Door, Westminster Abbey.
10.45am
The Prince and Princess of Wales, with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis arrive on the West Gate of Westminster Abbey.
10.50am
The Equerry and Pages of Honour to the King, together with Equerry and Pages of Honour and Companions to The Queen Consort arrive on the West Gate of Westminster Abbey the place they are going to await the arrival of Their Majesties.
10.53am
Their Majesties’ carriage arrives on the Nice West Gate of the Abbey. The State Trumpeters of the Family Cavalry, stationed within the Abbey, will sound a fanfare as Their Majesties arrive on the West Gate to Westminster Abbey.
The King’s Procession, led by the Cross of Wales, begins.
10.54am
The Abbey bells are rung.
11.00am
The Coronation Service begins.
Circa 12pm
On the level of crowning a fanfare will sound, the Abbey bells will ring for 2 minutes, and a gun salute can be fired by The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery stationed at Horse Guards Parade. This can be accompanied by Gun Salutes at His Majesty’s Fortress the Tower of London fired by the Honourable Artillery Firm, and in any respect Saluting Stations all through the UK, Gibraltar, Bermuda, and Ships at Sea.
Circa 1pm
The Coronation Procession departs Westminster Abbey. The Abbey bells will ring.
Circa 1.45pm
Their Majesties will arrive on the West Terrace, Buckingham Palace the place they are going to be acquired by the UK and Commonwealth Armed Forces with a Royal Salute.
2.30pm
The Fly Previous delivered by the Ministry of Defence will happen over Buckingham Palace because the Royal household watches from the balcony.
What is going to occur on the Coronation ceremony?
The King and the Queen Consort will arrive at Westminster Abbey in a procession ranging from Buckingham Palace referred to as The King’s Procession.
Their Majesties can be topped within the Abbey in London in a service that can be performed by the Archbishop of Canterbury.Â
Buckingham Palace mentioned the ceremony will mirror the monarch’s position right now and look in direction of the longer term, whereas remaining rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry.
