The Royal Family: Great Britain Gets Ready for King Charles’ Coronation

Also in May, Liverpool will host Eurovision 2023 with a two-week long festival taking place in this UNESCO City of Music ahead of the event. Get more information on everything Eurovision here.

The Coronation of King Charles III promises to be a once-in-a-generation kind of event. King Charles ascended to the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on the 8th September 2022. The Coronation marks the formal investiture of a monarch’s regal power. The Coronation will take place over three days with the first day (Saturday 6 May 2023) marked by two grand processions and a religious service at Westminster Abbey. That will be followed by an all-star concert at Windsor Castle on Sunday 7 May which will feature a selection of global stars and the Coronation Choir. Monday 8 May is a special Bank Holiday proclaimed by the Prime Minister in honour of the Coronation. With the big weekend approaching, here’s what you need to know.

King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort. Visit Britain Photo.

After completing his duty in the Royal Navy, HM The King Charles III became dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged young people in the UK, founding His Trust to deliver on that commitment. Since its founding in 1976 by HM King Charles III, The Prince’s Trust has aided 1 million entrepreneurial youngsters through a variety of grant offerings and Enterprise courses. See the 5 Prince’s Trust-supported businesses making an impact in their communities and welcoming visitors to a dynamic and diverse selection of experiences.

Celebrating the Coronation in May 2023, events and lunches will go ahead across the United Kingdom, bringing neighbours, communities and the nation together in celebration and friendship, and raising community spirits as part of this historic moment. Find out recipes of Royal Dishes like Coronation Chicken, Victoria Sponge and Platinum Pudding along with sampling some Royal Warrant Holders like Twinnings Tea that hosts tea masterclasses, Fortnum and Mason, the prestigious store with a long-standing relationship with the Royals and vineyards like Camel Valley besides information on food tours and castles or hotels across Britain where you could dine like a King or Queen! Fashion in Britain has had a huge influence globally with London being known as one of the fashion capitals of the world. With the Coronation ceremony, visitors can indulge themselves in British Fashion to dress like a royal in this historic year. Whether it is to get a peek of the royal fashion over the years, or choosing from iconic British brands and designers that have dressed the royals, it is the perfect time to take a royal themed trip to bag a bargain, pick up designer couture or enjoy a stunning exhibition.  The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition that brings together countries throughout Europe and further afield to compete for the highly sought-after Eurovision trophy and international bragging rights. The Eurovision Song Contest is a musical event like no other and this year, the song contest will be held at the Liverpool Arena, on behalf of Ukraine, last year’s winner. Visit Liverpool, one of the UNESCO cities of music along with Belfast and Glasgow, or immerse yourself in the kaleidoscopic music scenes across British cities in the year of Eurovision. To explore Liverpool in a new way, click here. For further resources and information on what not to miss in Britain in 2023, visit our new consumer website: www.visitbritain.com/en A beautiful beach on the Caribbean island of Curacao. Den Harrson/Unsplash Photo CURACAO TOURISM BOOMING The Curaçao Tourist Board (CTB) has announced that its target of welcoming a record 525,000 visitors to the island in 2023 is within reach, following a strong start to the year. In an interview during the 2023 Routes Americas airline route development conference in Chicago this week, Hugo Clarinda, Deputy Director of the Curaçao Tourist Board, expressed confidence about achieving the goal, citing strong performance in the first two months of the year and promising forward bookings from hotels and airlines. The CTB reported a 20 percent increase in stayover visitors for February compared to the same period last year, with a total of 42,562 tourists visiting the island in February, up from 35,453 a year earlier. Later in 2023, the CTB expects to see an increase in flights from key markets such as Canada, the U.S., and South America.