32 facts about King Charles's coronation that you might not have known before

King Charles' coronation took place on 6th May 2023, and there's no denying that it was a historically momentous day, giving the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth their first new monarch in over 70 years. It was also a particularly significant day for Charles himself of course, who, at 74, became the eldest monarch in history on the day of his coronation.

Eight months after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the coronation of Charles – and Queen Camilla – took place at Westminster Abbey. And it was a huge operation, which had actually been in the planning for decades; so there are plenty of details that you may not be aware of about this enormous royal event.

If you're keen to clue yourself up on everything to do with King Charles' coronation, here are some of the most interesting facts about the day itself and the entire coronation weekend that you may not have previously known.