Less than a month from now, on Saturday, May 6, 2023, King Charles and Queen Camilla will be crowned at Buckingham Palace, marking a historic event for the British monarchy. In a statement released by Buckingham Palace, it was announced that the ceremony would reflect the monarch’s role today and look toward the future while still staying rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry. The coronation is highly anticipated, and people across the globe are eager to watch it.
When to watch the coronation?
For those who wish to witness the historic event, it will be televised worldwide. The ceremony will begin in the morning of May 6th, and the coronation service will commence at 11 a.m. local time in London. However, the procession from Buckingham Palace will start earlier, and viewers in the US will have to tune in as early as 3 a.m. Pacific time and 6 a.m. Eastern time. The duration of the ceremony is not yet known.
The Gold State Coach will carry King Charles III and Queen Camilla from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace in The Coronation Procession.
It was commissioned in 1760 and has been used at every #Coronation since that of King William IV in 1831. pic.twitter.com/TB8Ltjj7dF
— Coronation News & Updates (@Coronation2023) April 10, 2023
Before the coronation ceremony, King Charles and Queen Camilla will travel in a procession to Westminster Abbey. After the ceremony, they will return to Buckingham Palace in a bigger procession, accompanied by other members of the royal family.
Where to watch the coronation?
Viewers in the UK can watch the coronation live on the BBC, beginning with the procession of Charles and Camilla from Buckingham Palace and concluding with their appearance on the balcony following the service. The following day, the BBC will also broadcast the Coronation Concert live from Windsor Castle.
Major US news networks, such as ABC and CNN, are also likely to have coverage of the coronation. For those who want to watch the BBC’s coverage in the US, they can sign up for BritBox, a subscription-based streaming service.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will travel to the Coronation in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach.
This coach was built to mark the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's reign in 2012.
It has only ever been used by the Sovereign, Consort and visiting Heads of State. pic.twitter.com/5b0f3Iamoy
— Coronation News & Updates (@Coronation2023) April 10, 2023
Livestreams of the event may also be available on platforms such as YouTube, as has been the case for past royal broadcasts. Further details will be provided as they become available.
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In conclusion, the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla is a highly anticipated event that will be televised worldwide. Viewers in the US will have to tune in as early as 3 a.m. Pacific time and 6 a.m. Eastern time to watch the ceremony. The event will be broadcast live on the BBC in the UK, and major US news networks are also expected to have coverage. Additionally, viewers can sign up for BritBox to watch the BBC’s coverage in the US.
