King Charles’ coronation: 3 main rules that the guests must follow during the ceremony at Westminster Abbey

One of the most significant events of the UK’s history is taking place today - King Charles’ coronation. Many prominent figures, celebrities and Royals from around the world have gathered at Westminster Abbey to watch the ceremony as King Charles and Queen Camilla are crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The elite list of 2000 invitees includes celebs like David and Victoria Beckham, Stephen Fry, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, US First Lady Jill Biden, I’m a Celeb hosts Ant and Dec amongst many more.

King Charles’ coronation guest rules

Being one of the most tight-security events in the country, many spectators have wondered if there are some kind of rules that these attendees have to follow - and they’re right. The guests to King Charles’ £50m more expensive coronation than Queen Elizabeth are expected to follow a few strict rules regardless of rank, power or fame. Here’s what they are

No electronic devices

OK! Magazine confirms that using a camera, video or sound recording equipment is not permitted during the ceremony. The guests will have to switch off their electronic devices as soon as the coronation ceremony commences. Expect no inside or BTS photos from any attendee!

Conversation guidelines

One of the most bizarre rules that coronation guests have to follow is to keep their conversations to a minimum. They are expected to have minimal to no conversation when the music before the ceremony is playing.

Dress Code guidelines

According to Vogue, King Charles has meticulously detailed the dress code of his coronation to be more modern than the traditional solemn, robe-filled ceremony. The guests are expected to wear Morning Dress, Lounge Suit or National Dress and women are expected to wear formal day wear such as midi dresses or coat dresses. Attendees are spotted in suits fascinators, military uniforms and medals and religious clothing.

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King Charles’ coronation security

In order to ensure a safe and secure event, sniffer dogs have been patrolling the area leading up to the abbey. After the ceremony ends at 1 pm, King Charles and Queen Camilla will be accompanied by around 4,000 sailors, soldiers, aviators and other military personnel from across the UK and the Commonwealth for their procession.

The return procession will also include more than 1,000 route liners from the Army, RAF and Royal Navy as the newly crowned King and Queen head back to Buckingham Palace and give the world their iconic balcony visit.

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Sources Used

OK! Magazine: The rules Coronation guests have to abide by including a conversation limit

Vogue: What royals are expected to wear at King Charles’s coronation