Updated May 5, 2023 at 2:06 PM ET
Royal fans and heads of state alike are arriving in London for the first British coronation in 70 years.
On Saturday, King Charles III and Camilla, the queen consort, are expected to be crowned at Westminster Abbey — continuing a tradition that dates back more than 1,000 years.
Technically, King Charles is already Britain’s head of state, having assumed the role immediately after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September.
But the ceremony is about more than crowning the new monarch. The event — which lasts through Monday — will be filled with celebrations, performances and royal customs not seen since 1953 during Elizabeth’s coronation.
Here’s a rundown of the weekend’s events — which are expected to cost U.K. taxpayers over $125 million — and how to watch them…
