For details of the coronation ceremony itself, logistics around it and the like, take a look at our guide to King Charles III's coronation.
Coronation bank holiday
Monday 8 May is an official bank holiday, to mark the coronation which takes place on Saturday 6 May. That's in addition to the usual May Day bank holiday on Monday 1 May, and the late May bank holiday on 29 May. Best have a read of our bank holiday weekend guide then, eh?
Official coronation events
There are several Palace-sanctioned events taking place over the course of the coronation bank holiday weekend.
Obviously, there's the coronation ceremony itself on Saturday 6 May, but unless you're Someone, you're not getting in. Naturally, details are being kept pretty quiet for security reasons.
The Coronation Big Lunch takes place on Sunday 7 May — an initiative encouraging people to get together within their community and share a meal.
Also on Sunday 7 May, there's a special coronation concert at Windsor Castle. The ticket ballot has closed, but it will be broadcast live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds. Ed Sheeran and Lionel Richie are expected to be among the performers, though several other big names have reportedly turned it down.
Monday 8 May is when The Big Help Out takes place, encouraging people to get involved in volunteering projects within their local community — hopefully for the long term, rather than just one day.
Where to watch coronation screenings in London on 6 May
We fully expect large screens to broadcast the coronation ceremony live, at locations such as The Mall and some of the Royal Parks. Details aren't yet confirmed — we'll update you when we know more.
HAMPTON COURT: Where better to watch the coronation that in the grounds of a royal palace? Hampton Court Palace invites the public to bring a picnic along to watch a live screening of all the happenings in Westminster Abbey. The palace itself isn't open, but selected gardens, the maze, cafe, shop and toilets are. FREE.
GROSVENOR SQUARE: Mayfair goes big for the coronation, with a two-day garden party in Grosvenor Square, including screenings of both the coronation ceremony on Saturday, and the concert at Windsor Castle on Sunday. Kick back in a deckchair and watch the action on a cinema-sized screen, with several food and drink stalls nearby. FREE, 6-7 May
ST BARTHOLOMEW THE GREAT: The church of St Bartholomew the Great in Smithfield screens the coronation ceremony live from the nave of the church, with attendees participating in the ceremony as if present in person. FREE.
EARL'S COURT: Similarly, St Cuthbert's in Earl's Court is screening the coronation on a big screen within the church, with coffee and cake available to toast the new monarch. FREE.
Coronation-themed events in London
AFTERNOON TEA: Don't know about you, but sitting down somewhere a bit posh and have a nice cup of tea and some fancy sarnies and cakes is one of our favourite ways to celebrate... well, pretty much anything. With that in mind, here's a guide to the royal-themed afternoon teas available in London to celebrate the coronation. Get booking — they're not around for long.
CORONATION HISTORY: The National Archives team up with Westminster Abbey for a look at the history of the pageantry connected with royal coronations. It's an online talk, using records dating back as far as the 12th century, looking at how the celebrations have changed through time. 28 April
CORONATION PUB QUIZ: Enjoy tankards of ale and glasses of wine in a 16th century gatehouse, as you test out your little grey cells. The Museum of the Order of St John holds a coronation special pub quiz, to warm you up for the big weekend. Max. six people per team. 4 May
CORONATION STREET PARTY: That's a street party to celebrate the coronation, not a party to celebrate TV soap Coronation Street. Either way, it's the Abingdon Road area of Kensington you need to head to, for live music, fairground stalls, face painting, food and drink stalls and the like. Consider your outfit carefully — there's a red, white and blue theme, but also a Royal fancy dress competition. 6 May
CORONATION PROM: The Royal Albert Hall hosts the Coronation Prom, with the 100-strong All Souls Orchestra and The Coronation Prom Massed Choir performing royal anthems and overtures by Elgar, Holst, Handel and John Williams. 6 May
CORONATION CONCERT: The Royal Albert Hall continues celebrations the following day, with the Royal Choral Society presenting a coronation concert which doubles up as the Society's own 150th anniversary concert. Accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, they perform works by Handel, Mozart, Dvorak, Verdi, Elgar and others, with any singers in the audience invited to join in with Parry's I Was Glad as the finale — you can download the sheet music in advance. 7 May
THE BIG LUNCH: One of those Big Lunch events mentioned above takes place on the Broadwalk in Regent's Park, organised by the Friends of Regent's Park and Primrose Hill. Bring your own picnic or pick something up at the park cafe, and enjoy a family-friendly afternoon of music and face painting. 7 May
CORONATION PARTY: Following its Sunday Eucharist service, St Bartholomew the Great invites the congregation to stay on for a coronation party and barbecue, part of the national Big Lunch event. Food is barbecued in the courtyard and bars are set up around the church and garden. 7 May
ROYAL SOUVENIRS: Notting Hill's Museum of Brands holds a special weekend of celebratory activities, focusing on royal souvenirs from past events including commemorative mugs, tins, magazines, flags, and bunting, along with special celebratory chocolate bars from Frys, KitKat, Aero, Nestle and Bournville which were created for the last two coronations. There's a chance to handle some of these objects, and take part in a scrapbooking activity. 6-8 May
CHARITY CONCERT: Philbeach Gardens in Earls Court is the venue for an outdoor coronation concert, raising money for the Earl's Court Community Trust. Finish the bank holiday weekend with an evening of games, refreshments and live singers. 8 May
Free coronation events in London
DUNKIRK SHIPS: Things are getting patriotic at St Katharine Docks next to the Tower of London, which hosts 'the largest UK gathering of Dunkirk Little Ships in years'. They start arriving on Thursday 4 May, giving the public a chance to view them beneath Union Jack bunting and signal flags. A tea dance is among the other events taking place over the weekend. FREE, 4-8 May
EVENSONG: Southwark Cathedral holds a special Evensong service the day after the coronation ceremony, with prayers and Bible readings specifically selected for the occasion, and music by the Choir of Southwark Cathedral. FREE, 7 May
CLARIDGE'S CORONATION WINDOWS: Head to the ground floor of Claridge's to see the Claridge's Coronation Archive Windows, featuring items from the hotel's archives relating to previous coronations from the past 200 years. Claridge’s Archivist Kate Hudson has found pages from Queen Victoria’s diary, celebratory fans created by the hotel in 1911 for the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary, and Claridge’s menus and cocktail cards created for the crowning of King George VI in 1937 and Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Original coronation photographs, programmes and official souvenirs are also on show. FREE, throughout May
Family-friendly coronation events in London
MAKE YOUR OWN CROWN: Throughout the coronation weekend, Tower Bridge hosts a special craft activity (included in admission), where children can create their own crown using the architecture of Tower Bridge as inspiration. Aimed at ages 6-10. 6-8 May
NATURAL CROWNS: Similarly, on bank holiday Monday, Clerkenwell's Museum of the Order of St John hosts a free family craft activity, using natural materials from the grounds to create crowns. Aimed at ages 3-10. FREE, 8 May