Coronation of The King

On Saturday 6th May the Coronation of King Charles, and The Queen Consort Camilla will take place at Westminster Abbey - the same location as Her Late Majesty The Queen, 70 years ago.

The Service will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury and will reflect the Monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in long-standing traditions and pageantry.

Their Majesties will arrive at Westminster Abbey in procession from Buckingham Palace, known as ‘The King’s Procession’.

After the Service, Their Majesties will return to Buckingham Palace in a larger ceremonial procession, known as ‘The Coronation Procession’. At Buckingham Palace, The King and The Queen Consort, accompanied by Members of the Royal Family, will appear on the balcony to conclude the day’s ceremonial events.

More than 30 UK locations will host big screens to show the Coronation meaning thousands of people have the opportunity to come together at public screenings to celebrate this historic moment, Leicester’s local public screening will be held at DeMontfort University.

An extra bank holiday will take place across the UK on Monday May 8th.

Coronation Celebrations

The Coronation will be marked by a multitude of community events, including tens of thousands of ‘Coronation Big Lunches’ - these events bring neighbours and communities together to share friendship, food and fun; to find out how you can get involved or find your closest lunch head to www.coronationbiglunch.com

Charnwood Borough Council is also helping to publicise events taking place across the borough over the coronation weekend by listing them on its website at www.charnwood.gov.uk/coronation_events.

Chris Grace, head of economic development and regeneration at Charnwood Borough Council, said: “The coronation of King Charles III will be a significant date in British history, and it is tremendous that so many people across Charnwood are hosting and attending local events as part of national celebrations.

“The people of Charnwood do a superb job of looking out for each other, supporting great causes and The Coronation weekend will no doubt be another great example of the borough demonstrating its excellent sense of community spirit.”

With all sorts of events taking place across Leicestershire on or across the Bank Holiday weekend, we’ve listed a few where no pre-booking is necessary:

Leicester Cathedral Big Lunch at The Grand Hall, St Martins House, Peacock Lane, Leicester - Sunday, May 7th. You can join the cathedral’s congregation to celebrate the coronation with a shared lunch after the Sunday Eucharist Service at 10.30am. Those attending are asked to take finger food and soft drinks. The Big Lunch starts at 12pm. All are welcome and no booking is required. St Peter’s Big Coronation Brunch at St Peter’s Church Centre, Church Road, Glenfield - Sunday, May 7th. Celebrate the coronation weekend with a community brunch and commemoration service at St Peter’s. Begins at 10am.

Quorn Coronation Carnival, Quorn Village - Monday, May 8. This event is being organised by a group of volunteers to provide an opportunity for the community to come together in a fun-packed afternoon. There will be a fairground, a dog show, entertainers, stalls and lots of food and drink on offer.

Monday 8th May will see the Big Help Out take place across the UK - the event will see thousands of people volunteer to support the causes that matter the most to them in tribute to His Majesty The King’s lifetime of service with organisations such as the Scouts, Royal Voluntary Service, National Trust and RNLI.

No matter what you are good at there will be something to suit helping hands of all shapes and sizes! From checking in on someone who’d like a bit of company or volunteering for a charity, the more who join in, the bigger help we will be.

Help us to do something amazing. Join in. Lend a hand. Make a difference.

Find out more about The Big Help Out at www.thebighelpout.org.uk