The Isle of Man prepares to celebrate the crowning of King Charles III and The Queen Consort

Next month will celebrate the crowning of His Majesty King Charles III, Lord of Mann and Her Majesty The Queen Consort. Across the whole of the Isle of Man, communities will come together to celebrate.

Minister for the Cabinet Office Kate Lord-Brennan MHK said:

‘This is a truly historic moment and one of constitutional significance for the Island as our new Lord of Mann is crowned.  

‘The Coronation will have pomp and ceremony, but The King and The Queen Consort have made clear their desire for the strengthening of community bonds to be at the heart of the celebrations. With a focus on family, friends and volunteering, the Coronation represents an opportunity to come together, to make lifelong memories, and to have a positive impact across our Island.’

Official celebrations will last three days

Over a three-day weekend between Saturday 6th and Monday 8th of May, the official festivities will be held.

The coronation itself will be on Saturday 6th of May, starting with the King’s Procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey. Following a tradition that dates back over a thousand years The King and The Queen Consort will be crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury in the traditional ceremony. After The King and The Queen Consort have returned to Buckingham Palace in the Coronation Procession, they will appear before the cheering crowned on the Palace balcony.

The Coronation Concert on Sunday will be live broadcast by the BBC and held on the East Lawn at Windsor Castle. The concert will feature global music icons and contemporary stars.

On Monday the official celebrations will be rounding-off and a special public holiday announced to mark the coronation. There will be a focus on volunteering, people today are already being encouraged to ‘lend a hand and make a change’ by joining in with The Big Help Out. Over the three days of celebrations, communities and neighbourhoods are being encouraged to come together and share friendship, food and fun by organising a Coronation Big Lunch. An app has been launched to match up volunteers and organisations for the Coronation. More details, ideas, tips and resources for organising a Coronation Big Lunch – as well as a free information pack.

A picnic fit for a King!

The Coronation Big Lunch is intended to encourage friends, neighbours and community groups to come together and enjoy local produce in a natural setting.

Coronation Event Fund

Around the Island, a number of events to celebrate the Coronation will be taking place and a Coronation Event Fund has been established to support local authorities, community groups and charities in funding these. 

Local authorities can apply for a one-off grant of up to £2,000 whilst community groups and charities can apply for funding of up to £500. The money can be used to cover up to eighty per cent of specific eligible costs such as venue hire, entertainment, promotion and equipment. Every effort should be made to support local suppliers wherever possible.

Eligible events include live music and entertainment, festival activities and exhibitions. Individuals interested in supporting the development of these events are encouraged to reach out to their local authorities. Events must demonstrate a clear connection to the Coronation and be open to the public. The deadline for applications is 28 April.

Source: https://www.businessisleofman.com/news/coronation-event-fund-announced/