National events
The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort was also a time for celebration across the nation and the Commonwealth, over a weekend of special events:
- Saturday 6 May the Coronation Ceremony took place at Westminster Abbey, London
- Saturday 6 to Monday 8 May saw Coronation Big Lunches up and down the country and across the Commonwealth
- Sunday May 7 a spectacular Coronation Concert was performed at Windsor Castle with iconic locations across the UK lit up using projections, lasers, drone displays, and illuminations
- Monday 8 May a special Bank Holiday was proclaimed by the Prime Minister in honour of the Coronation, giving everyone the opportunity to join in with their communities and good causes through Big Help Out activities
Your Coronation events
Those hosting an event or activity to celebrate the Coronation were invited to share details which populated the interactive map and events listing, promoted in the weeks and months leading up to the Coronation.
