Here are some ideas on how to make the most of the additional May bank holiday, including official activities and unique exhibitions worth booking.

Eight months after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, in May 2023, a lavish weekend of coronation festivities would be held in London to commemorate King Charles III's coronation at Westminster Abbey. Although Charles took the throne on Thursday, September 8, 2022, the coronation is a symbolic ceremony with a long tradition. Only a small number of guests will be present, and the crowning festivities will be broadcast on all major television networks worldwide.

People can watch the historic moment on TV or go out into the streets to see the new king. There are also a lot of coronation events happening all over the capital. The great methods to commemorate King Charles III's coronation and utilize the additional May bank holiday are as follows.

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Observing locations for the Coronation procession

On the morning of Saturday, May 6, 2023, King Charles III will be crowned at Westminster Abbey. International heads of state as well as prominent members of British society from the realms of entertainment and nobility will attend. Millions of people are anticipated to line the streets of London to see the new monarch as the King and Queen Consort travel in procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, known as "The King's Procession." Screens are likely to be set up in strategic locations, and the procession route will be published in further detail as the day approaches.

Dates: May 6, Saturday

How to get to the concert for the coronation

A coronation concert will be held on Windsor Castle's grounds on Sunday, May 7, the evening after the coronation parade and ceremony. Although the lineup hasn't been finalized, we anticipate a wonderfully varied mix of performers, from world-class musicians to well-known names in dance and theater. The evening will feature spoken word acts, and BBC Studios is in charge of the production, as of right now. 10,000 tickets are available for the event through a Ticketmaster ballot, which is open until Tuesday, February 28. Winners are selected at random, rather than according to the order in which they apply. If visiting Windsor for a day excursion is not an option, the performance will be live-streamed on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 2, and BBC Sounds.

Windsor Castle, SL4 1NJ, is the location.

Web address: bbc.co.uk

Big Lunch for the Coronation

The Big Crowning Lunch is a community event that is part of the coronation celebrations in London. The program has been ongoing for years but has shifted to coincide with the event by the Big Lunch team at The Eden Project. Big Lunch kits are available for free online ordering and are packed with suggestions, motivation, and helpful advice for organizing your event. Expect coronation street celebrations around the nation, which will surely be one of the most heartwarming activities to do over the weekend of the coronation.

Internet address: edenprojectcommunities.com

The Great Aid

The day after the coronation festivities, Monday, May 8, is designated as a national day of service. In honor of King Charles III's life of service, the program was created by Scouts and the Royal Voluntary Service and coordinated by the Together Coalition. The National Trust, RNLI Lifeboats, and RSPCA are some of the organizations taking part in the Big Help Out. To find willing volunteers, non-profit organizations are encouraged to plan activities and post them online. Starting on Monday, March 20, a list of all the registered possibilities will be available on the official website.

Web address: thebighelpout.org.uk

Take a look at a chic exhibit.

This summer, Kensington Palace will present Crown to Couture, its biggest exhibition yet. You can expect to see modern masterpieces like Lady Gaga's bright green MTV Awards dress, and historical clothes worn by Monarchs like Charles II. The Rockingham mantua, a beautiful example of court dress from the 1760s, is the show's highlight. It would have cost more than £10,000 to make in today's money and had a fitted bodice, stomacher, small train draped at the waist, and broad matching petticoat. With Joseph Bennett, the production designer for Alexander McQueen, at the helm of the curation, visitors can anticipate being blown away by the opulence of the royal Georgian court.

Kensington Gardens, Kensington Palace, London, W8 4PX

Dates: Wednesday, April 5, through Sunday, October 29,

URL: hrp.org.uk

Visit the Yeoman Warder tour.

The pleasure palace and prison complex known as the Tower of London, which has been keeping an eye on the nation's capital since William the Conqueror ordered its construction, is where you can learn about 1,000 years of royal history. The best way to view the sight is on a Yeoman Warder tour since their minds are brimming with tales from every nook and cranny of the walled complex. Learn about the life of captives who entered via Traitors' Gate, see the sites where treacherous foes of former kings and queens perished, and keep a watch on the neighborhood ravens since it is thought that the country and the Tower of London would collapse if they ever escape the stronghold.

The Tower of London is located in London, EC3N 4AB.

URL: hrp.org.uk

Dates: All year round

Enjoy a coronation tea.

Before the ceremony on Saturday, May 6, take advantage of the sunlight and a themed afternoon tea at The Goring Hotel. The Royal Family's favorite flora and flowers, such as the beloved lily of the valley beloved by the late Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, as well as the groomed gardens and "Royal Border," are all present in the area where the coronation afternoon tea is given. Cream of lemon pots and Dukeshill ham sandwiches are among the menu's offerings, while the CRIII emblem, carriages, and crowns are used to decorate sweet delicacies.

The Goring Hotel is located at 15 Beeston Place in London, SW1W 0JW.

Web address: thegoring.com

Each guest will pay £75 and receive a glass of Bollinger Champagne.

Discover how Georgians did it.

Style and Society: Dressing the Georgians is a different London exhibit that is certain to pique the curiosity of monarchists and history buffs. Several historical artifacts and fine art collections are on show at the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace as part of an investigation into what the Georgians wore. Highlights showing how the 1700s were a transformative time for trade, travel, and technology that fueled fashion trends at all social levels include a court dress on loan from the Fashion Museum Bath that was known to have been worn at court in the 1760s.

The Queen's Gallery is located in Buckingham Palace in London, SW1A 1AA.

Adults pay £17; kids pay £9.

Web address: rct.uk