Fans of the British royal family have been anticipating the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camila for several months.
King Charles III, formerly known as the Prince of Wales, became king upon the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. 8, 2022, at the age of 96. She was the longest-reigning monarch and the only monarch most Britons have ever known.
His wife Camila, formerly known as the Princess of Wales, now holds the title of queen consort.
Both will be crowned at the coronation ceremony this month.
Now that the historic day is approaching, we’ve compiled a list of ways you can watch the excitement go down, whether it’s from the comfort of your own home or at your local pub.
When is the coronation of King Charles III?
The May 6 coronation ceremony will take place at Westminster Abbey in London, England — a royal church that has been the location of 39 coronations of English and British monarchs since 1066 — and will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the British royal family announced last October.
The ceremony will begin on Saturday at 11 a.m. UTC (coordinated universal time) in London, or 5 a.m. ET for Americans tuning in.
What does the coronation ceremony entail?
The actual anointment of King Charles III will not be broadcast to the public, but live footage from the coronation ceremony and special programming is what viewers can look forward to.
Various TV networks and online streaming platforms will have day-of coverage, along with broadcasts featuring parade preparation on Friday, May 5, and the Coronation Big Lunch and Coronation Concert on Sunday, May 7.
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Where to watch the coronation of King Charles III
On Saturday, May 6, cable viewers can catch the ceremony on ABC News and “Good Morning America.”
The two will have various specials throughout the week documenting preparations for the weekend, a look at the history of the royal family and coverage of the festivities taking place in London.
Check out these offerings, and more, via ABC News Live, “GMA3: What You Need to Know,” ABC News Digital, GMA Digital, ABC NewsOne and ABC News’ flagship podcast “Start Here.”
If you do not have cable, you can watch coronation on live TV streaming services like Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, DIRECTV and fuboTV.
Other watch options include BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds, all of which will be showcasing the Coronation Concert.
Where to watch the coronation of King Charles III in Delaware
You can always opt to whip up an English breakfast at home and set out a tray of scones and clotted cream or sticky toffee pudding, but in case you want to take it easy on Saturday, Stoney’s British Pub will be hosting a watch party on the big day.
The pub will be open at about 6 a.m., or as early as owner Mike Stone can get to the pub, for anglophiles to enjoy the celebration together, he said.
Similar to his watch party for the Queen’s funeral last fall, Stoney’s will be offering a buffet-style breakfast filled with classic British fare made exactly the way Stone’s mum made it in the kitchen of his family home in England.
Stoney’s British Pub: 3007 Concord Pike, Talleyville, (302) 477-9740; www.stoneyspub.com.
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