U.K. to Celebrate King Charles’ Coronation With Bank Holiday in May, PM Rishi Sunak Announces – A bank holiday will be observed in the UK to mark the forthcoming coronation of King Charles III. The holiday, which will end a three-day weekend that begins with the coronation of the new monarch, 73, at London’s Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6, was announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday. It will be observed on Monday, May 8, 2023.
“The coronation of a new monarch is a unique moment for our country,” he said. “In recognition of this historic occasion, I am pleased to announce an additional bank holiday for the whole United Kingdom next year.” “I look forward to seeing people come together to celebrate and pay tribute to King Charles III by taking part in local and national events across the country in his honor,” added Sunak, 42, whom the King appointed last month after choosing him to replace former PM Liz Truss.
With the historic appointment in October, Sunak became the first British Asian premier of the United Kingdom. Buckingham Palace announced the date of King Charles’ coronation last month after The Mail on Sunday reported that he is departing from tradition with a scaled-back ceremony consisting of an hour-long ceremony before 2,000 guests.
Following her coronation on June 2, 1953, the late Queen Elizabeth II was also given a bank holiday as part of a monarchy tradition. Numerous people believed King Charles would select the same day as a tribute. King Charles immediately succeeded his mother after she died at age 96 on Sept. 8. Her death followed her husband of 73 years, Prince Philip, who died at age 99 in June 2021.
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