King Charles Coronation: Latest news, pictures and information

6 May 2023, 09:12 | Updated: 6 May 2023, 16:09

By Alice Dear

King Charles III Coronation live blog: See the biggest moments from the Coronation at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, 6th May.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla were coronated at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, 6th May, in a historic event that saw the country come together to celebrate.

Prince William, Kate Middleton and their children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis – played a big part in the day, as well as Camilla's children and grandchildren.

Take a look back at the historic day and the biggest moments here:

Saturday, 6th May

• 2:30PM: King Charles III and Queen Camilla step out on the Buckingham Palace balcony with the rest of the Royal Family to watch the Red Arrows

• 1:30PM: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis wave to the crowds as they travel to Buckingham Palace

• 1:00PM The procession to Buckingham Palace begins
• 12:30PM: Louis leaves Westminster Abbey for a break - read full story here

• 12:10PM: Prince William pledges his loyalty to King Charles III

Prince Willian Pledges His Loyalty to His Father

• 12:00PM: King Charles III is crowned

• 11:10AM: Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte appear to be wearing matching tiaras

• 11:00AM: The Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla begins

The King And Queen Consort Walk Through Westminster Abbey

• 10:55AM Prince William, Kate Middleton the Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis enter Westminster Abbey as the Coronation begins

The Prince of Wales And Catherine, the Princess of Wales Arrive at Westminster Abbey

• 10:55AM: King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at Westminster with Pages of Honour.

• 10:40PM: Princess Anne, Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex arrive
• 10:40AM: Prince Harry arrives at Westminster Abbey

Prince Harry Sits Third Row at King Charles's Coronation

• 10:30AM: Queen Camilla's children, Tom Parker Bowles and Laura Lopes, arrive alongside their family

• 10:20AM King Charles and Queen Camilla travel from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey

• 10:11AM: King Charles and Queen Camilla are seen for the first time in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach as they begin their journey to Westminster Abbey

• 9:50AM: First Lady Jill Biden and her granddaughter arrive at the Abbey

• 9:40AM: Prince Andrew arrives at Westminster Abbey

• 9:10AM: King Charles and Queen Camilla and seen for the first time on the day of the Coronation, travelling from Clarence House to Buckingham Palace

• 8:15AM: Princess Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte will be dressed in Alexander McQueen, royal expert reveals
• 8:10AM: A friend of the Royal Family confirms Prince Harry will be sat in the third row in Westminster Abbey

• 8:00AM: Westminster Abbey begins to fill with guests

• 7:30AM: The doors of Westminster Abbey open for the guests of the King and Queen's coronation

Friday, 5th May

• 2:00PM: King Charles is joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales on The Mall

King Charles was joined by Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton on The Mall this afternoon to meet people camping out for the Coronation tomorrow.

The Princess of Wales looked chic in a white dress for the meet-and-greet. Still no sign of Prince Harry.

• 11:00AM: King Charles, Queen Camilla and Prince William arrive at Westminster Abbey for a final rehearsal

Prince William has joined his father, King Charles, and step-mother, Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey for a final rehearsal ahead of the Coronation tomorrow.

• 6:30AM: Amanda Holden arrives to the Heart offices in style

Our very own Amanda Holden marked the Coronation by arriving to work this morning on a London Tour Bus.

• Watch Amanda Holden arrive to work in style ahead of the Coronation here

Thursday, 4th May

• 10:00PM: Royal Family announce flowers being used for Coronation

With final preparations for the historic day being carried out, the Royal Family have announced which flowers will be used in the floral arrangements around the Abbey and on the High Alter.

The flower choices hold a lot of significance, especially the hellebores, which are a special tribute from Charles to Camilla.

The flowers in the main Coronation theatre and around the High Altar – provided by From The Farm and The Royal Horticultural Society – will reflect the deep golds, reds and burgundies of this part of Westminster Abbey.

• Read the full story here

• 2:00PM: The Prince and Princess of Wales travel to Soho via the tube

Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton were out and about in Soho, London, on Thursday afternoon ahead of the Coronation.

The couple took the Elizabeth Line to Tottenham Court Road before visiting The Dog & Duck Pub to hear about how they are preparing for the historic weekend.

• 9:19AM: Camilla's grandson to carry out Page duties despite breaking arm

Camilla's grandson, who is acting as one of the Pages on the day of the Coronation, has been revealed to have a broken arm after he was pictured with a sling during the rehearsals at Westminster Abbey.

Gus, who is the 12-year-old son of Laura Lopes – Camilla's daughter – and her husband Harry Lopes will still take part in the ceremony and carry out his duties as Page.

Wednesday, 3rd May

• Royal Family attend a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace

King Charles and Queen Camilla attended a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in the afternoon.

During the party, Charles and Camilla were pictured chatting to Lionel Richie and Lisa Parig.

• King Charles, Queen Camilla and other members of the Royal Family attend coronation rehearsals

King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis at Westminster Abbey for coronation rehearsals.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the Dean of Westminster were also pictured at the meeting.

• Night time rehearsals for the King's Coronation take place

In the early hours of Wednesday, rehearsals for the King's Coronation took place along the Mall.

This was the final run though of the procession for the Coronation and saw thousands of troops practice their roles for the big day.

The Diamond Jubilee State Coach was pictured for the first time ahead of the Coronation, and will act at King Charles' transport to and from the Coronation at Westminster Abbey.

Monday, 1st May

• Camilla to wear Queen Elizabeth II's coronation robes

Queen Camilla will wear the late Queen Elizabeth II's coronation robes for the ceremony being held at Westminster Abbey on 6th May, Buckingham Palace confirmed.

The purple velvet robes were worn by the late Queen when she was coronated in 1953.

• Prince William to make 'heartfelt and loving' tribute to King Charles

It has been reported that Prince William, the heir to the throne, will make a "heartfelt and loving" tribute to his father King Charles and his step-mother Queen Camilla on Sunday 7th May.

William is said to be addressing the public at the Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle.

• Prince Harry's wax figure moved back to Royal Family for Coronation

Madame Tussauds London have moved Prince Harry's waxwork figure to the Royal Family section of the exhibition ahead of the Coronation.

Harry, 38, will be attending the Coronation of his father, King Charles, without wife Meghan Markle who will remain in LA with their children.

Sunday, 30th April

• Tom Cruise and Winnie the Pooh announced as latest acts for the King's Coronation Concert

The concert will take place at Windsor Castle on Sunday 7th May and will see the likes of Dame Joan Collins, Sir Tom Jones. Oti Mabuse and Katy Perry take to the stage.

It has now been revealed that actor Tom Cruise and animated bear Winnie the Pooh will star in a series of pre-recorded sketches which will be aired on the day of the concert.