Order of the Coronation Ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

Today is the Coronation Ceremony of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey. The first Coronation of a British Sovereign in 70 years! A rare moment in world history. 

The official website of The Royal Family shares the order of the day for visitors and spectators to observe.

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

The King and The Queen will be crowned at Westminster Abbey at 11:00am British Standard Time.

After the Service, Their Majesties will return to Buckingham Palace in a larger ceremonial procession, known as "The Coronation Procession". Their Majesties will be joined in this procession by other Members of the Royal Family.

Upon returning, The King and The Queen will receive a Royal Salute in the Garden of Buckingham Palace from the Armed Forces taking part in the Processions on the day.

The King and The Queen, accompanied by Members of the Royal Family, will then appear on the Buckingham Palace Balcony for the Flypast and the conclusion of the day’s ceremonial events.

Key Timings

10:00 AM - Procession of Faith Leaders and Ecumenical Leaders through Westminster Abbey

10:15 AM - Procession of Commonwealth Realms through Westminster Abbey

10:20 AM - Their Majesties’ Carriage Procession, known as The King's Procession, leaves Buckingham Palace. 

10:53 AM -  Their Majesties’ carriage arrives at the Great West Gate of the Abbey. The State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry, stationed in the Abbey, will sound a fanfare as Their Majesties arrive at the West Gate to Westminster Abbey. 

10:54 AM - The Abbey bells are rung

11:00 AM -  The Coronation Service begins

13:00 AM - The Coronation Procession departs Westminster Abbey. The Abbey bells will ring.

14:30 AM - The Flypast will take place over Buckingham Palace.