Baker Ross CN115 Kings Coronation Commemorative Keyrings - Pack of 8, Keyrings for Kings Coronation Parties and Party bag Fillers

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The coronation service begins. After the procession, the greeting of the King takes place with chorister Samuel Strachan, 14. The King has a moment of silent prayer and then the Archbishop of Canterbury gives an introduction. A full programme of events have been planned for the bumper weekend, which includes a bank holiday Monday on May 8. Proceedings will begin with the Coronation on the Saturday, while Coronation Big Lunches and a special gig at Windsor Castle are scheduled for Sunday. approx – The crowning takes place. We will see the King crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury with St Edward's Crown. A fanfare sounds. The Abbey bells ring for two minutes and a gun salute is fired by the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery stationed at Horse Guards Parade.

Here is a look at everything we know so far – what is happening day-by-day over the weekend and how the celebrations will unfold. What is happening in Teesside for the Coronation?

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During the recognition, the King stands in the coronation theatre and turns to show himself to the people at each of the four directions – east, south, west and north. He is presented with the coronation bible and takes the oath, and then prays aloud with the King's Prayer. The Prince and Princess of Wales and Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis arrive at the West Gate of the Abbey.

READ MORE: King's Coronation live - timetable, Birmingham events, street parties, road closures and screenings When is the coronation? Key timings for crowning of King Charles III Many people camped in The Mall to catch a glimpse of the procession, including a family who had sailed all the way from Australia in a ketch for the occasion. Thousands more celebrated throughout the country and the Commonwealth with street parties. approx – The crowning – the King is crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury with St Edward’s Crown.

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Gun salutes at the Tower of London are fired by the Honourable Artillery Company, and at all saluting stations throughout the UK, Gibraltar, Bermuda, and ships at sea. After a blessing, the King is enthroned on his throne chair.

It's almost time for King Charles III's Coronation at Westminster Abbey. Alongside wife Camilla, he will officially be crowned monarch this Saturday, May 6. The Coronation Bouquet was made up of white flowers – comprising of orchids and lilies-of-the-valley from England, stephanotis from Scotland, orchids from Wales, and carnations from Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man.Preston Park Museum and Grounds are also hosting a series of events throughout the bank holiday weekend to commemorate the Coronation; with arts and craft activities as well as another Coronation Big Lunch. On Monday, there is a Big Help Out bluebell planting event taking place, more details can be found here. The King puts on the stole royal – a long, narrow embroidered band of gold silk which goes around the shoulders, mirroring outfits worn by a priest or a bishop. The King takes off his crimson robe of state and wears a simple white shirt for the private anointing with holy oil in the coronation chair behind a screen, in the most sacred part of the ceremony. The Sovereign's procession was made up of 250 people including Church leaders, Commonwealth Prime Ministers, members of the Royal Household, civil and military leaders and the Yeoman of the Guard.