When is King Charles III's coronation?

King Charles III will be crowned in London’s Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May 2023. There will be a national bank holiday on Monday 8 May to mark the occasion when lots of street parties are expected to take place!

Who will attend The King’s coronation?

The Archbishop of Canterbury will perform the coronation ceremony and Camilla, Queen Consort, will become Queen Camilla.

The ceremony will be attended by members of the royal family, important politicians such as the Prime Minister, world leaders and other significant members of the Commonwealth.

Teaching resources to help celebrate The King's coronation

We have a great selection of classroom activities to mark the coronation. Start with the coronation quiz, then choose from poetry writing, diary-writing, newspaper reports or reading comprehension tasks. Or you may prefer a historical comparison activity in which children are asked to compare the coronation of The King with that of the late queen, his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Or get children designing bunting, stamps or planning a party! Whether you're teaching KS1 or KS2, there's a wealth of royal activities for you to choose from to mark the coronation of His Majesty!

You may also be interested in our resources on Queen Elizabeth II.