This weekend marks the coronation of King Charles III where he will officially be crowned monarch. On Saturday May 6, a special ceremony will be held at Westminster Abbey with thousands of spectators expected to turn out on the streets to catch a glimpse of the King and Queen.
A Coronation Concert will be held in the grounds of Windsor Castle on Sunday, May 7, with acts set to perform including Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Take That.
Across the weekend Brits are being encouraged to hold street parties and events to celebrate the special event, with an extra Bank Holiday that has been granted on Monday, May 8.
With millions of homeowners expected to be out of the house enjoying the historic occasion, a warning has now been issued to prevent thefts from taking place. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community An insurer has given vital advice for people planning to leave their homes unoccupied while they celebrate the King’s coronation, after seeing a spike in claims following the Jubilee celebrations last year.
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