Top Ways To Spend A Coronation Weekend Fit for A King
Top Ways To Spend A Coronation Weekend Fit for A King – Britain is set to witness an extravagant display of pomp and pageantry as the new monarch, King Charles III is crowned in a coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6. Britain is set to witness an extravagant display of pomp and pageantry as the new monarch, King Charles III is crowned in a coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023
The event is expected to attract millions of people from across the globe to the UK with travel enquiries up 90% year on year in the first quarter of 2023.
Here are the top ways to spend a coronation weekend fit for a king.
Watch the ceremonial procession
One of the highlights of the coronation weekend is the ceremonial procession that will take place on May 6. Starting at Buckingham Palace and passing through several landmarks in London including The Mall, Admiralty Arch and Whitehall, the procession will culminate at Westminster Abbey.
Members of the public can watch the procession from the streets of Westminster and the newly coronated King and Queen will make a final appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
Spend the night like royalty
Several London hotels are offering special coronation packages that allow guests to experience the royal lifestyle. For instance, Hotel Cafe Royal is providing a “Crown Jewels Experience” that includes a visit to the Tower of London, a private viewing of the crown jewels and a night in the hotel’s two-bedroom royal suite with an in-suite breakfast for £12,995 ($16,135).
Dukes London is offering a “Royal Connoisseur Experience” that includes a two-night stay in an executive room, breakfast with Exmoor caviar and champagne, traditional cream tea and a four-course dinner for £2,345.
The Strand Palace is offering a two-night stay, buffet breakfast and a complimentary minibar and a bottle of champagne for $845.
Discover London’s regal sights
London is home to several royal landmarks that tourists can explore to get a sense of the city’s regal history. Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the UK’s sovereign since 1837 is a must-visit spot where tourists can watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony, explore the Queen’s Gallery and the Household Cavalry Museum.
Other landmarks include Westminster Abbey, Kensington Palace and the Tower of London. Outskirts of London offer a chance to visit Hampton Court, Henry VIII’s favorite royal residence and Windsor Castle, the final resting place of the late Queen Elizabeth.
Picnic in the Royal Parks
London’s Royal Parks offer a more relaxed way to enjoy the coronation weekend festivities. Kensington Palace Gardens, Regent’s, Green, Hyde and St James’s parks are lush havens within central London. The latter three parks will host the procession and coronation service on big screens, providing an opportunity to join the celebrations with a picnic. Richmond, Greenwich, and Bushy parks are perfect for a leisurely stroll.
Explore Britain’s famous castles
For an extensive overview of Britain’s royal landmarks, visitors can embark on a tour of the country’s regal castles. Highgrove Estate, the country home of the king and queen consort, Sandringham House, the royal family’s Norfolk residence and Holkham Hall are just a few of the regal residences and gardens open to tours. Some opening times may vary over the coronation weekend, so it’s best to check ahead.
The coronation weekend promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience with plenty of regal events and landmarks to explore.