King's coronation day-by-day timetable and schedule for the bank holiday weekend
The King's Coronation is almost here, with the ceremony taking place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6. It will be Britain's first coronation in seven decades, since Queen Elizabeth II's crowning in 1953.
Saturday May 6 6am - The big day begins early, as viewing areas open along the procession route. Westminster Abbey guests arrive at security checkpoints in Victoria Tower Gardens between 7.15am and 8.30am. 10.20am - The King and Queen Consort’s procession will set off from Buckingham Palace, arriving at Westminster Abbey at 10.53am.
Sunday May 7 Throughout the day - Thousands of street parties are expected to be held at the weekend, with people encouraged to come together across the country for the Coronation Big Lunch. See the full list of street parties taking place across Greater Manchester here.
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