Summary

  • Take That and Katy Perry bring the Coronation concert to a close with rousing performances that saw the King and other royals on their feet

  • The Prince of Wales pays tribute to his father during the show, saying “Pa, we’re all so proud of you”

  • Locations across the UK are illuminated with projections, lasers and drone displays as part of Lighting up the Nation during the event

  • The Met Police said it had made 64 arrests over the weekend in connection with the Coronation and four people have been charged

  • Earlier, Prince William and Catherine met crowds celebrating in Windsor as thousands joined Coronation street parties across the UK

  • King Charles and Queen Camilla thanked those who made the Coronation a "glorious occasion", adding they are "deeply touched"

  1. William and Kate appear for Windsor walkaboutpublished at 13:51 British Summer Time 7 May 2023
    Breaking

    We're seeing the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Catherine, in Windsor now, where they are about to meet people along The Long Walk.

    A dedicated area has been set up along the route near Windsor Castle for today's Coronation celebrations, with picnic blankets out in force for the Big Lunch event.

    You can watch the visit on a live stream by clicking the play button at the top of this page. And we'll bring you pictures and updates from their walkabout shortly.

    Catherine and William at the Long Walk
  2. Guests arrive for Downing Street's Big Lunchpublished at 13:44 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    Jill Biden (centre) speaks to guests at Downing Street's Big LunchImage source, PA Media

    Guests are arriving at Downing Street for a lunch with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his family to mark the King's Coronation.

    Ukrainian refugees, youth group members and community volunteers sipped fruit drinks and chatted as they waited at No 10's door for Sunak's arrival.

    Also in attendance was US First Lady Jill Biden, who was seen greeting and shaking hands with attendees.

    Music by the RAF Northolt brass quintet filled the street, which has been adorned with union jack flag bunting for the occasion.

  3. Coronation...meets Coronation Street!published at 13:35 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    Samantha Jagger
    Reporting from Stockport

    Something for royalists and the soap opera-loving alike in Romiley, Stockport.

    The Rovers Return enthusiasts of Compstall Road kicked off celebrations in style with a dog show and crown-making workshops.

    The village centre is to continue the fun on for the rest of the afternoon.

    Street party in Stockport
    Stockport street party
  4. In Pictures: Tables set and flags flying as UK prepares for Big Lunchpublished at 13:26 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    Across the UK, people are setting tables, hanging bunting and flying flags ready for today's Big Lunch to celebrate the King and Queen after yesterday's Coronation.

    A general view shows decorations and tables for The Big Lunch event on Downing StreetImage source, Reuters
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    A celebratory feast will be held outside 10 Downing Street, which has been adorned with union jack bunting

    Women wearing a crowns enjoy the day at The Big Lunch at The Long WalkImage source, Gett
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    Royal fans are suitably attired in Windsor ahead of the Big Lunch at the Long Walk

    A person sets up decorations for a party in St James ChurchImage source, Reuters
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    Decorative crowns have been lavishly displayed on railings outside St James Church in London

    A child has a Union Jack flag painted on his face for a party in St James Church to celebrate Britain's King Charles' coronation, in London, Britain, May 7,Image source, Reuters
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    People of all ages are joining the celebrations

    A logo for King Charles is seen on the grass next to people celebrating the Big Lunch on the prom, in Morecambe, Britain, May 7, 2023.Image source, Reuters
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    In the seaside town of Morecambe, a logo for the new King could be seen on the grass

    A woman looks on as people celebrate Britain's King Charles' coronation with the Big Lunch at Regent's Park, in London, Britain, May 7, 2023.
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    Some events are already in full swing, such as the Coronation party in London's Regent's Park

  5. Today’s official party food? Coronation quichepublished at 13:20 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    The Duke of Edinburgh and Coronation Big Lunch Ambassador Dame Prue LeithImage source, PA Media
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    The Duke of Edinburgh and Coronation Big Lunch Ambassador Dame Prue Leith

    A veggie-forward quiche has been declared the official foodstuff with which to celebrate the Coronation.

    The recipe - which includes spinach, broad beans, cheese and tarragon - is by chief royal chef Mark Flanagan. It was hand-picked by King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

    The original dish isn’t fully vegetarian as it contains lard, but the recipe , externalhas been written so people who don’t eat meat can substitute for a ready made block of shortcrust pastry instead (or, alternatively, use a veggie-friendly recipe!).

    As for whether it beats coronation chicken - the dish created to celebrate the coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953 - you’ll have to be the judge.

    It certainly got the thumbs-up from Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith, who called the dish “absolutely delicious”, adding that “there was no soggy bottom” (a time-honoured phrase of the hit TV show).

  6. Sharing stories of jubilees pastpublished at 13:15 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    Tom Grundy
    Reporting from Mortlake, south west London

    Street party in Grosvenor Gardens

    Street parties have been going on for decades here in Grosvenor Gardens in Mortlake, London.

    Residents have been sharing photos and videos from parties of yesteryear, including the Silver Jubilee in 1977 and the Diamond Jubilee in 2012.

    That tradition continues to this day.

    Neighbours even take to their doorstep on Christmas morning to share a glass of champagne.

    The sun is starting to appear for today's get together and dozens of people have already arrived from the surrounding streets.

    They're here for games, a catch up and a much anticipated cake competition this afternoon.

    Street party in Mortlake
  7. Hungry? Have a Big Lunchpublished at 13:06 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    Jamie Whitehead
    Live reporter

    . Alt text: People sit at a table for a meal in a street, in a photo filled with union flagsImage source, PA Media
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    A Platinum Jubilee street party in Edinburgh last June

    “I loved the parties,” my then-two-year-old daughter Nancy said to me as I was putting her to bed at the end of the Platinum Jubilee weekend last year.

    Well, good news for you, Nancy - they’re back.

    Communities are being encouraged to throw a street party today, with thousands of events planned around the UK.

    Started by the Eden Project in 2009, the Big Lunch is an initiative to get communities together.

    You can check out this map, external to see if there’s a lunch near you, and stay with us throughout the day as we’ll be brining you photos of parties from every corner of the UK.

    And Nancy...I have to work today. Can you save me some cake, please?

  8. King and Queen 'deeply touched' by support, says Buckingham Palacepublished at 13:00 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    Charles and Camilla on palace balconyImage source, Getty Images

    King Charles and Queen Camilla were "deeply touched" by the Coronation celebrations yesterday, a Buckingham Palace spokesman said.

    Their Majesties were "profoundly grateful" to those who helped make the event "such a glorious occasion" and to the those who showed "their support in such numbers in London and further afield", the spokesman added.

  9. Royals to drop in on lunch partiespublished at 12:53 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    Fiona Chapman (left) and Lorna Dodwell in Windsor get ready for a street party in Eton.Image source, PA Media
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    Fiona Chapman (left) and Lorna Dodwell in Windsor get ready for a street party in Eton

    Thousands of people are joining street parties and lunches today on the second day of events for the Coronation.

    Members of the Royal Family will attend community events during the day before seeing Katy Perry and Take That perform at Windsor Castle later.

    The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will attend a Coronation Big Lunch in Cranleigh, Surrey, while the Princess Royal and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence will join a community street party in Swindon.

    The Duke of York's daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie will also attend a big lunch in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire.

    Meanwhile at Downing Street, the prime minister and his wife are hosting their own lunch for community figures, Ukrainian families and youth groups.

    Some 50,000 Coronation lunches are expected to take place on Sunday in the UK and across the world.

  10. Weather to warm up street parties after rainy Coronationpublished at 12:48 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    Two women set up decorations for a party in St James Church to celebrate the coronationImage source, Reuters

    The sun is set to shine on lunches and street parties being held in the UK today, after a damp Coronation.

    The Met Office says it is expected to be “potentially the warmest day of the year so far, with highs of 22 to 23C”.

    Plenty of sunny spells are expected this afternoon, but there is a risk in some parts of the country of a few sharp showers, it adds.

    The sunshine will be welcomed by royal fans who spent Saturday standing in the rain in London to catch a glimpse of the new King and Queen, or celebrating the Coronation elsewhere in the country.

    But while the rain meant that the flypast over Buckingham Palace had to be scaled back, people out on the streets yesterday told us it hadn’t dampened their spirits.

    “Don't care about being wet. It's great," one woman standing near the palace said.

  11. A day of festivities awaitspublished at 12:41 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    Helena Wilkinson
    Reporting from the Long Walk in Windsor

    Windsor

    This is a picture I took of the Long Walk when I arrived early this morning.

    You can see Windsor Castle, which will be the spectacular setting for a star-studded Coronation concert tonight, in the distance.

    On one side of the Long Walk barriers have been put up.

    That's where members of the public who’ve been lucky in the ticket ballot for tonight’s concert will be brought to before being taken further up through a security check.

    Ticket holders have started to queue just to the side of the Long Walk. Some arrived just before 08:00.

    It’s going to be a long wait for them. The concert doesn’t begin until 20:00.

  12. Watch now on this page - Live stream from parties around the UKpublished at 12:37 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    Our BBC correspondents are reporting from street parties and community events celebrating the Coronation around the country. We are 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, The UK Celebrates – Live will hear from school children who’ve made special royal crowns, Scouts who are helping make a difference in their town, farmers coming together and many more.

    To watch live, click on the play button at the top of this page.

  13. Windsor Big Lunch beginspublished at 12:29 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    Imogen James
    Reporting from Windsor

    Royal fans dressed in royal-themed costumesImage source, Reuters

    The town crier of Windsor and Maidenhead, Chris Brown, has just opened the celebrations here.

    “On this special weekend, we affirm and celebrate the Coronation by rightful and ancient custom," he said.

    “We likewise celebrate the Coronation of the queen consort, Her Majesty Queen Camilla.”

    He wished the royal couple a happy and healthy reign.

    “God save the king,” the crowd shouted. The cheers continued as he ended by declaring the Windsor Big Lunch officially open.

  14. How the UK papers covered the Coronationpublished at 12:24 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    UK front pagesImage source, Getty Images

    It's safe to say that the Coronation dominates the front pages of the Sunday papers in the UK today.

    Photographs of the newly-crowned King Charles and Queen Camilla adorned pretty much every front page you can think of.

    The King and Queen were front and centre on a few papers: the Mail on Sunday, the Sunday Telegraph, the Sun on Sunday and the Sunday Times.

    Meanwhile the Observer, the Sunday Express, the Daily Star and the Sunday Mirror had room for Charles only.

    Some papers opted for the moment the King was crowned in Westminster Abbey, while others chose to commemorate the much-loved balcony moment.

    The Mail, alongside its image of the royals, sums up the mood of the day quite nicely: "The look that says: 'Darling, it was a triumph!'"

  15. King and Queen send ‘warmest good wishes’ ahead of Big Lunchpublished at 12:13 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham PalaceImage source, EPA

    As people across the UK get ready to enjoy street parties and lunches today, the new King and Queen have issued a public message wishing everyone a “truly enjoyable event”.

    “Whether this is your first ever Big Lunch or whether it is an annual part of your local calendar, we send our warmest good wishes to each one of you, and all those who will be with you, at what we hope will be a truly enjoyable event for everyone,” Charles and Camilla said in a message shared on the Royal Family’s official Instagram page., external

    The message was accompanied by a photo of the royal couple waving at crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace yesterday, as well as pictures of food laid out for the Coronation Big Lunch.

    This included the Coronation quiche, which has been declared the official party food of the event, after being hand-picked by the King and Queen.

  16. How the Coronation of King Charles III unfoldedpublished at 12:07 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    King Charles wavingImage source, Getty Images

    Millions of eyes were on Britain yesterday as King Charles III and Queen Camilla were formally crowned at Westminster Abbey.

    The historic day, filled with pageantry and symbolism, ended with rapturous cheers from the crowds of well-wishers outside Buckingham Palace.

    Here’s how the day unfolded:

    • The day began shortly after 10:00 BST, with the procession to Westminster Abbey in the horse-drawn Diamond Jubilee State Coach
    • Political leaders and celebrity guests were among those inside the abbey - including actress Emma Thompson and US singer Katy Perry
    • Prince Harry was at the ceremony, but he left for the US straight afterwards
    • Conservative MP Penny Mordaunt carried the Sword of State into the abbey as Lord President of the Privy Council, the first time a woman has performed that role in a coronation
    • After the crown was placed on Charles's head, cries of "God Save the King" were heard inside and outside, and gun salutes were made across the UK
    • The King and Queen then returned to Buckingham Palace, where they were joined by senior royals on the balcony to wave at crowds
    • Meanwhile, about 52 people were arrested during the Coronation, including the leader of prominent anti-monarchy group Republic
    • Protests also took place outside London in Cardiff, Glasgow and Edinburgh
  17. get involved

    How are you spending the long weekend?published at 11:58 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    Are you having a street party today as part of the Big Lunch? Or volunteering under the nationwide Big Help Out initiative tomorrow?

    Send us the pictures and we may feature them on our live pages. Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk

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  18. The Coronation events happening todaypublished at 11:56 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    A woman the table with special mugs reading "King Charles III"Image source, Getty Images

    There's still many long weekend Coronation events to come after yesterday's historic display of pageantry.

    Today, neighbours and communities across the UK are being invited to share food and fun together as part of the Coronation Big Lunch.

    Later, from 20:00 BST, The Coronation Concert will showcase the country's diverse cultural heritage in music, theatre and dance. Kirsty Young will anchor the live coverage for BBC TV and BBC iPlayer and Clara Amfo and Jordan Banjo will be backstage with the artists.

    The concert will see a world-class orchestra play a host of musical favourites and will also feature, for the first time ever, a joint performance from The Royal Ballet, The Royal Opera House, the Royal Shakespeare Company, The Royal College of Music and The Royal College of Art.

    As part of the show, ten locations around the UK including Blackpool, Sheffield, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Gateshead, Cornwall and Belfast will be lit up in a live sequence as part of Lighting Up The Nation.

  19. Time to partypublished at 11:52 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    Marita Moloney
    Live reporter

    Hello and thanks for joining our live coverage of the Coronation weekend.

    King Charles and Queen Camilla were crowned in a Coronation service in London’s Westminster Abbey yesterday, the first in 70 years.

    As the BBC's royal correspondent Sean Coughlan - who was inside the abbey - said: "This was history in the making."

    Huge crowds descended on central London – including some anti-monarchy protesters – for the occasion, and about 20 million Britons tuned into the television coverage.

    The celebrations are continuing today, with street parties, the Big Lunch event and Coronation concert, followed by The Big Help Out tomorrow.

    My colleagues will be reporting on the latest from these celebrations across the country, and I’m here in London with Aoife Walsh, Alice Cuddy and Gabriela Pomeroy to bring you updates and analysis on the festivities, so stay with us.