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Coronation in Scotland: How to watch King Charles III on TV today-Caroline Westbrook-Entertainment – Metro
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King Charles is in Scotland ahead of his Scottish coronation (Picture: PA)
The coronation of King Charles III is set to be marked in Scotland today with a series of events, including a flypast by the Red Arrows.
The centrepiece of the day will be a Thanksgiving service at St Giles’ Catherdral where the King will be presented with the ‘Honours of Scotland’ – the oldest Crown Jewels in Britain. The jewels will travel from Edinburgh Castle to the cathedral for the occasion.
The Scottish event will also feature the Stone of Destiny, which was carried fromEdinburgh Castle and taken to Westminster Abbey for May’s coronation, where it was placed underneath the coronation chair.
Crowds are expected to gather in the royal mile to watch proceedings, which will also include a procession to and from the service, as well as a Red Arrows flypast.
But if you can’t make it to Edinburgh in person, how can you watch the event on TV?
How to watch the Scottish coronation on TV
You’ll be able to watch live coverage of the Scottish coronation proceedings on BBC One from 1.30pm on Wednesday.
The programme will run for around two and a quarter hours until 3.45pm – after the royals have returned to Holyroodhouse and the Red Arrows flypast has taken place.
If you miss it you’ll be able to catch up via the BBC iPlayer.
Key timings for King Charles’ Scottish coronation
1.30pm: People’s Procession arrives at St Giles’ Cathedral
1.40pm: The Honours of Scotland leave Edinburgh Castle Esplanade under military escort
1.40pm:Military pipe and drums bands and the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment move from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to West Parliament Square
1.50pm: The Honours of Scotland arrive at West Parliament Square by vehicle
2.05pm: Royal Procession leaves the Palace of Holyroodhouse
2.10pm: Royal Procession arrives at St Giles’ Cathedral
2.15pm: National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication begins
3.15pm: Service ends
3.20pm: The King and Queen exit St Giles’ to Gun Salute from Edinburgh Castle
3.27pm: Royal party arrive at Palace of Holyroodhouse
3.40pm: RAF flypast down the Royal Mile
Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf said: ‘I will attend the Service at St Giles’ Cathedral and I look forward to representing the people of Scotland at this historic event.
‘Any members of the public who wish to get involved will be able to follow TV or radio coverage, or view events in person along the Royal Mile.
‘Space will be limited so those planning to come should arrive early and be prepared for whatever the weather may hold.’
Why is King Charles having a Scottish coronation?
While it may not have had as much publicity as the main event back in May, King Charles’ Scottish coronation is in fact steeped in tradition.
It is customary for the reigning monarch to be crowned not only the King of England but also the King of Great Britain following the Union of the Crowns in 1603.
The second coronation in Scotland is steeped in royal tradition (Picture: AP)
It began back in 1625 when King Charles I hand his coronation in England at Westminster Abbey.
Scottish Parliament then asked for him to be crowned in Scotland, and the King finally made the trip to the north in 1633 where he was also crowned at Holyrood.
The tradition was paused until 1953 when Queen Elizabeth II also had an English and Scottish coronation.
Like previous monarchs, King Charles III will take part in a Royal Procession from the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official royal residence in Scotland.
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