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Coronation Livestream: How To Watch King Charles’ Crowning In Real Time

Matthew Cannon |

King Charles will be named Great Britain's new monarch on May 6. Here's how you can watch the major historical event from home.

King CharlesView galleryKing Charles III is crowned with St Edward's Crown by The Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby during his coronation ceremony in Westminster AbbeyThe Coronation of King Charles III, London, UK - 06 May 2023EDITORIAL USE ONLY. These photographs shall not be used after 0001hrs January 1, 2024, without prior, written permission from Royal Communications. After that date further licensing terms will be available. The portrait should be used only in the context of Their Majesties' Coronation. The photograph is provided to you strictly on condition that you will make no charge for the supply, release or publication of it and that these conditions and restrictions will apply (and that you will pass these on) to any organisation to whom you supply it. There shall be no commercial use whatsoever of the photograph (including by way of example only) any use in merchandising, advertising or any other non-news editorial use. The photograph must not be digitally enhanced, manipulated or modified in any manner or form. King Charles III is pictured in full regalia in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace, London. The King is wearing the Robe of Estate, the Imperial State Crown and is holding the Sovereign's Orb and Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross. He is seated on one of a pair of 1902 throne chairs that were made for the future King George V and Queen Mary for use at the Coronation of King Edward VII. These throne chairs were also used in the background of the 1937 Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II, and by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Hall to receive addresses from the Speakers of both Houses of Parliament last year. Picture date: Monday May 8, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story ROYAL Coronation. Photo credit should read: Hugo Burnand/Royal Household 2023/PA Wire King Charles III coronation, Buckingham Palace, London, UK - 08 May 2023EDITORIAL USE ONLY. These photographs shall not be used after 0001hrs January 1, 2024, without prior, written permission from Royal Communications. After that date further licensing terms will be available. The portrait should be used only in the context of Their Majesties' Coronation. The photograph is provided to you strictly on condition that you will make no charge for the supply, release or publication of it and that these conditions and restrictions will apply (and that you will pass these on) to any organisation to whom you supply it. There shall be no commercial use whatsoever of the photograph (including by way of example only) any use in merchandising, advertising or any other non-news editorial use. The photograph must not be digitally enhanced, manipulated or modified in any manner or form. King Charles III and Queen Camilla are pictured with members of the working royal family: (left to right) the Duke of Kent, the Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of Gloucester, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, Princess Anne, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, the Prince of Wales, the Princess of Wales, the Sophie Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Alexandra, the Hon. Lady Ogilvy, Prince Edward. Picture date: Monday May 8, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story ROYAL Coronation. Photo credit should read: Hugo Burnand/Royal Household 2023/PA Wire King Charles III coronation, Buckingham Palace, London, UK - 08 May 2023
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  • King Charles III is the eldest child of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
  • King Charles’ coronation takes place May 6 in the U.K.
  • The coronation will be available to stream and watch on television.

King Charles will officially be crowned the king of the U.K. and the 14 other Commonwealth realms on Saturday, May 6. Charles, 74, is ruling the British throne after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in Sept. 2022. So many of Charles’ family members will be at the ceremony, including his wife Camilla, 75, who will be crowned Queen Consort. His sons Prince William and Prince Harry will be there, as well. It’s a major historical day for the U.K that people from around the world want to watch.

Luckily, the coronation will be live-streamed. That means everyone can watch Charles officially be named king from the comfort of their own home. The Royal Family has a livestream (below) to watch the coronation. Sky News is also expected to air the live coronation on their YouTube page. The two-hour ceremony will begin at 11 am local time (6 am EST).

In the U.K., the coronation will be broadcast live on BBC. Coverage is expected to begin around 7:30 am local time. Major U.S. broadcast networks like CBS, NBC, and ABC, and cable networks CNN and Fox News will also broadcast the coronation, starting at 5 am EST. You can also watch the coronation via livestreams on The Washington Post and other outlets.

King Charles
King Charles (Photo: Jane Barlow/WPA Pool/Shutterstock)

King Charles’ coronation will take place at Westminster Abbey. 2,000 guests are reportedly set to attend, which is quite a contrast to the 8,251 people who attended Queen Elizabeth’s coronation in 1953, when Charles was only 4 years old. Charles’ coronation will also be shorter than Elizabeth’s was.

The guest list for Charles’ coronation includes his eldest son, Prince William, William’s wife Kate Middleton, and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Charles’ sister, Princess Anne and her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence, will also be in attendance. Charles’ brother, Prince Andrew, who was stripped of his royal duties over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, is expected to be at the coronation, but will have no role in the ceremony. The same goes for Charles’ youngest son, Prince Harry, who has been estranged from the royal family. Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle, will not be at the coronation. She’s staying home in California with her and Harry’s two children.

King Charles’ coronation concert will take place Sunday, May 7, the day after the ceremony. Performers include Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Take That and Andrea Bocelli. Variety has reported that Tom Cruise, Pussycat Dolls frontwoman Nicole Scherzinger and Winnie the Pooh will also be making appearances.

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