The Coronation of HM the King

As the nation prepares to mark a historic day, Kirsty Young is joined by a range of guests who give personal insights into the King and Queen Consort as they look ahead to the coronation.Some of the lucky invited guests attending the ceremony talk to the programme, along with those who have had close and personal connections with King Charles for many years. Kirsty speaks to celebrities who have spent time with the King, and hears from some of the people across the nation taking on once-in-a-lifetime roles in this historic ceremony.Sophie Raworth joins from outside Westminster Abbey, while JJ Chalmers speaks to members of the military as they prepare for one of the biggest military parades in British living memory.

Kirsty Young, Huw Edwards, Sophie Raworth and Claire Balding are your guides for the historic coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Saturday 6 May.From her studio outside Buckingham Palace, Kirsty will be joined by guests, including friends and colleagues of the King and Queen, who will share their personal insights. Throughout the morning, a series of films will explore the King's passions, and a broad range of experts will join Kirsty to provide fascinating analysis of this new chapter in British history.Across the capital, a team of presenters will be in key locations to report and commentate throughout the day as events unfold. As the armed forces prepare for one of the largest military parades in living memory, JJ Chalmers will speak to servicemen and women from across the UK and the Commonwealth as they arrive in London to take their positions.Providing commentary along the ceremonial route, Claire Balding will cover the pomp, pageantry and festivities as the King's procession makes its way through the iconic streets of ceremonial London. Anita Rani will be amongst the crowds, talking to members of the public who have travelled to the capital from across the country to be part of the celebrations. Centre stage will be Westminster Abbey, where Sophie Raworth will be outside, speaking to those lucky enough to have received an invitation. Within the abbey, viewers will have a front row seat as Huw Edwards provides commentary from the moment the abbey's doors open, covering the music, processions and the arrival of guests, including friends, famous faces, faith leaders, heads of state, global and British royalty.As the King and Queen arrive for this landmark moment in history, Huw will guide viewers through the intricacies of the symbolic oaths and sacred Christian rituals of the day's centrepiece – the ancient coronation ceremony. The pageantry and celebrations will continue, once the ceremony has concluded, with commentary of the spectacular coronation procession as the newly crowned King Charles III and Queen Camilla make their way back to Buckingham Palace. In-depth coverage will continue as the ceremonial day of events culminates with crowds gathering on the Mall to witness the world-famous balcony appearance of the royal family and a special fly-past to commemorate Their Majesties' coronation day.

Kirsty Young, Huw Edwards, Sophie Raworth and Claire Balding are your guides for the historic coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Saturday 6 May.From her studio outside Buckingham Palace, Kirsty will be joined by guests, including friends and colleagues of the King and Queen, who will share their personal insights. Throughout the morning, a series of films will explore the King's passions, and a broad range of experts will join Kirsty to provide fascinating analysis of this new chapter in British history.Across the capital, a team of presenters will be in key locations to report and commentate throughout the day as events unfold. As the armed forces prepare for one of the largest military parades in living memory, JJ Chalmers will speak to servicemen and women from across the UK and the Commonwealth as they arrive in London to take their positions.Providing commentary along the ceremonial route, Claire Balding will cover the pomp, pageantry and festivities as the King's procession makes its way through the iconic streets of ceremonial London. Anita Rani will be amongst the crowds, talking to members of the public who have travelled to the capital from across the country to be part of the celebrations. Centre stage will be Westminster Abbey, where Sophie Raworth will be outside, speaking to those lucky enough to have received an invitation. Within the abbey, viewers will have a front row seat as Huw Edwards provides commentary from the moment the abbey's doors open, covering the music, processions and the arrival of guests, including friends, famous faces, faith leaders, heads of state, global and British royalty.As the King and Queen arrive for this landmark moment in history, Huw will guide viewers through the intricacies of the symbolic oaths and sacred Christian rituals of the day's centrepiece – the ancient coronation ceremony. The pageantry and celebrations will continue, once the ceremony has concluded, with commentary of the spectacular coronation procession as the newly crowned King Charles III and Queen Camilla make their way back to Buckingham Palace. In-depth coverage will continue as the ceremonial day of events culminates with crowds gathering on the Mall to witness the world-famous balcony appearance of the royal family and a special fly-past to commemorate Their Majesties' coronation day.

Kirsty Young, Huw Edwards, Sophie Raworth and Claire Balding are your guides for the historic coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Saturday 6 May.From her studio outside Buckingham Palace, Kirsty will be joined by guests, including friends and colleagues of the King and Queen, who will share their personal insights. Throughout the morning, a series of films will explore the King's passions, and a broad range of experts will join Kirsty to provide fascinating analysis of this new chapter in British history.Across the capital, a team of presenters will be in key locations to report and commentate throughout the day as events unfold. As the armed forces prepare for one of the largest military parades in living memory, JJ Chalmers will speak to servicemen and women from across the UK and the Commonwealth as they arrive in London to take their positions.Providing commentary along the ceremonial route, Claire Balding will cover the pomp, pageantry and festivities as the King's procession makes its way through the iconic streets of ceremonial London. Anita Rani will be amongst the crowds, talking to members of the public who have travelled to the capital from across the country to be part of the celebrations. Centre stage will be Westminster Abbey, where Sophie Raworth will be outside, speaking to those lucky enough to have received an invitation. Within the abbey, viewers will have a front row seat as Huw Edwards provides commentary from the moment the abbey's doors open, covering the music, processions and the arrival of guests, including friends, famous faces, faith leaders, heads of state, global and British royalty.As the King and Queen arrive for this landmark moment in history, Huw will guide viewers through the intricacies of the symbolic oaths and sacred Christian rituals of the day's centrepiece – the ancient coronation ceremony. The pageantry and celebrations will continue, once the ceremony has concluded, with commentary of the spectacular coronation procession as the newly crowned King Charles III and Queen Camilla make their way back to Buckingham Palace. In-depth coverage will continue as the ceremonial day of events culminates with crowds gathering on the Mall to witness the world-famous balcony appearance of the royal family and a special fly-past to commemorate Their Majesties' coronation day.

Live from outside Buckingham Palace, Kirsty Young looks back at a remarkable coronation day. The programme will feature key highlights from the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, the coronation procession, one of the largest military parades in living history, the famous Buckingham Palace balcony appearance and the fly-past commemorating this historic day.Kirsty will be joined by special guests, some of whom were an integral part of the ceremony, including musicians performing at the coronation and friends of the newly crowned King and Queen who were invited to the Abbey.

Live coverage of street parties and community events across the UK as people celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.We will be live from locations as far apart as Bude in Cornwall to Westray in Orkney, Enniskillen in Northern Ireland to Bridgend in Wales – and many others. Presented by Tina Daheley in Morecambe and Jon Kay in Mortlake, south west London, we will hear from a range of people – school children who've made special royal crowns, scouts who are helping make a difference in their town, farmers in a rural community coming together to celebrate and many more.Other presenters are Owain Wyn Evans, Carol Kirkwood, Ashley John-Baptiste, Nikki Fox, Calum Leslie, Lorna Gordon, Sarah Campbell and Emma Vardy.

The Coronation Concert, broadcast live from the grounds of Windsor Castle.Take That, international superstar Lionel Richie, global pop icon Katy Perry, international opera star Andrea Bocelli, Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel, singer/songwriter Freya Ridings and classical-soul composer/producer Alexis Ffrench are just some of the artists who will grace the stage.They are part of an eclectic line-up of artists who will perform at this once-in-a-lifetime event, celebrating the coronation of Their Majesties the King and the Queen in front of 20,000 members of the public and invited guests.Kirsty Young will be hearing from performers in a specially built studio within the castle grounds, and backstage, Clara Amfo and Jordan Banjo will be grabbing chats with the artists. There will also be films revealing some of the stories behind the meticulous preparations that have gone into creating an unforgettable night.The concert will celebrate a new chapter in the nation's history, with themes of love, respect and optimism, celebrating the four nations, their communities and the Commonwealth.The artists will be backed by world-class musicians, including a 70-piece orchestra and house band comprising the Massed Bands of the Household Division and the Countess of Wessex's String Orchestra.Alongside the stars of the concert, the show will also see an exclusive appearance from the Coronation Choir. This diverse group has been created from the nation's keenest community choirs and amateur singers from across the United Kingdom.The concert will also feature a virtual choir, made up of singers from across the Commonwealth, for a special performance on the night.The centrepiece of the Coronation Concert, Lighting Up the Nation, will see the country join together in celebration as iconic locations across the United Kingdom are lit up, using projections, lasers, drone displays and illuminations.The concert will feature a broad mix of music spanning pop to classical, along with spoken word and dance performances reflecting arts and culture from around the UK and the wider Commonwealth.

The King and Queen are in Edinburgh for the presentation of the Honours of Scotland. Sally Magnusson and James Naughtie will guide you through the ceremonial events as Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, together with the Prince and Princess of Wales, attend a special service in St Giles' Cathedral. There will be music from Nicola Benedetti, Karen Cargill, the National Youth Choir of Scotland and many more.A people's and honours' procession from Edinburgh Castle to St Giles' will feature a tri-service guard of honour, marching pipes and drums, as well as Corporal Cruachan IV, the official Shetland pony mascot of the Royal Regiment of Scotland. Both the Household Cavalry and the Red Arrows will add to the colour and spectacle of this historic occasion.