

However, there is no surviving contemporary evidence to confirm this Some accounts have suggested that Harold II, who reigned before William I before his death at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, was crowned in the Abbey when he took the throne in January of that year. The first documented coronation at Westminster Abbey was that of William The Conqueror in 1066. When was the first coronation in British history? Her Majesty was the 39th monarch to be crowned at the Abbey. More than 3,000 coronation street parties to take place this weekendįor all the latest royal updates, visit .uk's dedicated coronation page.What travel disruption will there be in London over the May coronation bank holiday weekend?.First glimpses of King’s coronation seen in early morning rehearsals.

The historic Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will take place in Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
