Watch the ceremony unfold
The coronation service may begin at 11am on Saturday May 6 at Westminster Abbey in London, however in New Zealand, it will be 10pm. Enjoy a late dinner before curling up on the couch with a cup of Earl Grey tea and watching the celebrations unfold live on TV. Add a sweet selection of gingernuts, hobnobs, shortbread, digestives and jaffa cakes to the mix for a jolly good nod to the King.
Enjoy a picnic
The day after the coronation, communities across the United Kingdom are invited to enjoy a Coronation Big Lunch by taking to their backyards, streets and community spaces to celebrate. Why not join the festivities by hosting your own Big Lunch? On Sunday, find the perfect picnic spot and gather friends, neighbours and loved ones to mark the occasion together over a celebratory meal of quiche, club sandwiches, and scones with jam and cream.
Raise a glass
Take your celebration to the next level with extra-special glassware.
You’ll need
Champagne flutes
PVA glue
Paintbrush
Paper
Mod Podge sealer from Spotlight (optional)
1 Using a paintbrush, paint a layer of PVA glue where you want the glitter to adhere on the glass.
2 Sprinkle glitter over the glued area until entirely covered. Do this over the top of a piece of paper so you can recollect the excess glitter and pour back into the container. Allow to dry completely.
3 If you’d like, spray a generous coat of Mod Podge over the glitter to seal, and allow to dry completely before using.
Help out
In tribute to His Majesty’s public service, The Big Help Out will be held on Monday May 8 in the United Kingdom to highlight the positive impact of volunteering on communities. The day will encourage people to try volunteering for themselves, so why not do the same in your neighborhood? Volunteer for a charitable cause, spend an hour picking up rubbish or help out a neighbour. Every little bit counts!
Plant a tree
Well known for his passion of trees and nature, the King has long been an advocate for environmental conservation. To mark the coronation, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced a $1 million donation to Trees That Count, which will work with the Department of Conservation and community groups across New Zealand to plant more than 100,000 trees in He Ra Rakau Titapu – King Charles III Coronation Plantings.
Head along to your local community event and get involved or plant a native tree in your own backyard (think kōwhai, pōhutukawa and rātā).
Make your own bunting
Instructions:
Using the template, cut out as many pennants as you need from paper or coloured card, before decorating (we recommend a Union Jack or
a red, white and blue pattern).
Cut along the dashed lines and thread with string.
Listen to the official playlist
The United Kingdom Department for Culture, Media and Sport curated a playlist of 27 songs on behalf of the Monarch as inspiration for coronation celebrations.
Come Together by The Beatles
Daddy Cool by Boney M
A Sky Full of Stars by Coldplay
Let’s Dance by David Bowie
Celestial by Ed Sheeran
One Day Like This by Elbow
Mr Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra
Starry Eyed by Ellie Goulding
Starlight by Emeli Sandé
Dance All Over Me by George Ezra
Slave to the Rhythm by Grace Jones
Treat People With Kindness by Harry Styles
Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) by Kate Bush
Our House by Madness
It’s a Beautiful Day by Michael Bublé
All Over the World by Pet Shop Boys
We Are the Champions by Queen
People Get Ready by Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart
Space Man by Sam Ryder
Gold by Spandau Ballet
Say You’ll Be There by Spice Girls
Shine by Take That
Waterloo Sunset by The Kinks
I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) by The Proclaimers
Love, Reign O’er Me by The Who
Green Green Grass of Home by Tom Jones
King by Years & Years
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