King Charles III coronation: When is he officially crowned and what happens next?

Britain came to the end of its national mourning period for the late Queen on Tuesday 20 September

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, her eldest son ascended the throne to become King Charles III.

The late Queen reigned for 70 years, having celebrated her Platinum Jubilee in June 2022, meaning she was the only monarch many people in Britain have ever known.

Britain came to the end of its national mourning period for the late Queen on Tuesday 20 September, following her state funeral, and while he has already ascended the throne, the coronation of the new King will not happen for some time.

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But exactly when will the coronation take place and what will it mean for both the monarchy and the rest of the country?

Read more: The Telegraph