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We have put together a list of commonly asked questions and answers regarding the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and the Queen Consort. Find out how to experience the service and how you can visit the scene of the Coronation afterwards.
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What day is the Coronation of King Charles III?
The Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May.
What time is the Coronation on Saturday?
The service will begin at 11.00am (BST).
How long will the Coronation last?
The service will include the five elements of the historic English Coronation Rite:
- the Recognition
- the Oath
- the Anointing
- the Investiture and Crowning
- the Enthronement and Homage
The Liber Regalis
The Liber Regalis, or Royal Book, is a medieval manual which explains how coronations are staged.
The Liber Regalis
The Liber Regalis, or Royal Book, is a medieval manual which explains how coronations are staged.
Can I have a hard copy of the Order of Service?
A digital copy order of service will be available on the Westminster Abbey website but please be aware that we are unable to supply hard copies.
Can I attend the Coronation?
Guests attending the Abbey service are by invitation only.
How can I watch the Coronation?
If you are in the UK you can watch the Coronation BBC One, ITV 1 and Sky News. The service will also be featured on radio and online.
The service will be broadcast around the world and viewers outside the UK should check local TV listings. You can also watch coverage of the service via the Royal Family YouTube channel.
When does Westminster Abbey re-open?
The Abbey will re-open for visiting and worshipping from Monday 8th May. We expect tickets for visiting on these days to be extremely popular, and gate sales may be limited, so early booking is advised.
Please bear in mind that there could be long queues, and where necessary, movement will be managed to enable as many people as possible to visit. Access to the North Green may also close earlier than the published closure time, to ensure all ticketed visitors can enter on time.
We will also be welcoming worshippers to our daily services, times for which can be found via our service calendar.
Do I have to pay to visit Westminster Abbey?
Yes, and ticket prices can be found on our Prices and Entry Times page.
Visitor tickets for May - July can be booked now. As demand is likely to be high, we recommend booking timed entry tickets in advance to guarantee entry. Book your tickets to the Abbey.
Access for prayer and worship is free, and there is never a charge for those attending services.
Will the Coronation Chair be on display afterwards?
The Coronation Chair will be on display in the Abbey after the service. It will remain in the Coronation Theatre – the special area built for the historic occasion – when we reopen for visiting on 8th May and will be in position until 13th May.
The 700-year-old oak Chair is where The King will be crowned.
Although it is now carefully looked after, some Coronation Chair graffiti remains, including initials and inscriptions carved by visitors in the 18th and 19th centuries.
As this is a special visitor route for viewing the Coronation Theatre, multimedia guides will not be available for visits from 8th – 13th May. How to visit the Coronation Theatre
The Coronation Chair
The Chair will remain in the Coronation Theatre after the ceremony.
The Coronation Chair
The Chair will remain in the Coronation Theatre after the ceremony.
Will the flower arrangements remain in place after the Coronation?
All of the flower arrangements in the Abbey for the Coronation will be removed after the ceremony and taken to hospices, shelters and care homes
You are surrounded by history at the Abbey, not like a museum where it’s just displayed, but here you are standing where history has happened.
