King Charles III Coronation Tour

Morning arrival into London Heathrow airport. Transfer to your city centre hotel. Meet your guide to start your tour. In the evening, enjoy a welcome drink with a glass of the King’s favourite tipple as you settle in for your pre-tour briefing with your guide, followed by dinner. Overnight.

Visit Westminster Abbey, the site where the coronation will be held and where the King’s mother, Queen Elizabeth II had her coronation in 1953 and her funeral in 2022. As well as state funerals, the venue has also held royal weddings including that of the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Catherine. In the afternoon enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea in a top 5* London hotel, which holds the Royal Warrant, with an elegant twist – a workshop on high-class, Afternoon Tea etiquette. Is it scone as in stone or scone as in gone? Jam or cream first? Do you put milk in the teacup first or last? Including the history of afternoon tea and the proper use of a napkin, the correct manner and pace of eating and what to do in the event of an unfortunate spill! Overnight.

Morning panoramic tour, focussing on sites associated with the Royal Family. Walking tour along the Mall to see St James’ Palace, where King Charles III was formally proclaimed at the Accession Council and Clarence House, the private residence of King Charles III and Camilla, The Queen Consort. Watch the colourful ceremony of the Changing of the Guard. Lunch. Afternoon visit to Kensington Palace – the official London residence of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Return to hotel. Overnight.

Today you will visit Windsor - where Charles and Camilla were married. Windsor is home to the oldest and largest castle still in use by a Royal Family. It was a favourite residence of Queen Elizabeth II, where she spent most of her weekends whilst in London. Visit St George’s Chapel and see the final resting place of Queen Elizabeth II. Lunch in Windsor. In the afternoon visit Hampton Court Palace, Henry VIII’s impressive waterside palace with its Great Hall, Kitchens, Royal Bedchambers and the UK’s oldest surviving hedge maze. Return to hotel.

This morning you will join the crowds along the Mall and watch the King’s Coronation procession, which is expected to include parading soldiers, horses, musicians and members of the Royal Family. The King, Queen Consort and members of the Royal Family will make an appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony. Overnight
*More details for this day will be announced as and when they are released. **Please note that standing for long periods of time should be expected on this day.

Visit to the Tower of London and Crown Jewels. Afternoon free time for shopping; your guide will point you in the direction of the famous Royal Warrant holder stores. Overnight

Breakfast. Check out and transfer to London Heathrow airport.

The above programme is set to change, once we have confirmation of any specific events taking place over these dates, and possible site closures.