For only the second time in history, the coronation of a UK monarch will be televised. Join WEDU PBS for live BBC coverage of the coronation beginning at 2:30 am on Saturday, May 6, lasting approximately seven hours. A special recapping of the day’s events and a documentary on King Charles III will air the same evening. Lionel Richie and Katy Perry headline the coronation concert on Sunday, May 7.
The Coronation | Live
Saturday, May 6, 2:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS App
Kirsty Young, Huw Edwards, Sophie Raworth, and Claire Balding will bring you the historic Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. A range of guests will join including friends and colleagues of The King and Queen Consort.
The Coronation: A Day to Remember
Saturday, May 6, 6:30-8:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS App
Join Kirsty Young for a look back at a remarkable Coronation Day. The program will feature highlights from the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, The Coronation Procession, the famous Buckingham Palace balcony appearance and more.
Charles R: The Making of a Monarch
Saturday, May 6, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS App
Explore the past 74 years that Charles has been a king in the making, showing his life as captured on film, home movies and TV cameras. An unfiltered and immersive portrait, the documentary is told through his own words recorded through the decades.
Sing for the King
Sunday, May 7, 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS App
Learn about the specially formed choir performing on the grounds of Windsor Castle the day after the coronation. See the highs and lows as the choir prepares for the performance of their lives in front of the King and Queen, and millions worldwide.
The Coronation Concert
Sunday, May 7, 3:00-5:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS App
Enjoy a concert showcasing the country’s diverse cultural heritage in music, theatre, and dance, bringing music icons and contemporary stars together the historic occasion.