Brits are getting an extra Bank Holiday weekend this May for the King’s Coronation, which takes place on Saturday, May 6. To makr the special occasion, Monday, May 8, will be a Bank Holiday this year, which means your favourite stores might be changing their opening hours.
King Charles and Queen Camilla will officially be crowned at a special ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Saturday morning, before embarking on a 1.3-mile procession back to Buckingham Palace, where they will be greeted by crowds of people hoping to catch a glimpse of the new monarch.
Brits are being urged to celebrate the occasion by holding street parties in their local communities. More than 3,000 gatherings are expected to take place over the three days.
