BBC Lifestyle unveils special coverage and programming to mark Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort
The Coronation on Saturday 6 May will be the centrepiece of live coverage with ceremonial events including the Westminster Abbey service broadcast on BBC Lifestyle (DStv channel 174). Programming includes:
Friday 5th May
Born to be The King
20:00 on BBC Lifestyle (DStv channel 174)
As Prince Charles, the longest serving heir apparent, ascends the throne as King, those who know him well, who have worked for and with him, discuss what he has achieved as Prince of Wales and what he will bring to the role as the new Monarch.
Saturday 6th May
The Coronation – Live
08:30 on BBC Lifestyle (DStv channel 174)
A live broadcast that will cover all of the ceremonial events as they unfold throughout the day, from the early military movements to the formal processions in the lead up to the Westminster Abbey service.
In Westminster Abbey, thousands of guests from the UK and around the world will gather, including politicians past and present, faith leaders, The King and Queen Consort’s patronages and members of the Royal Family. With the arrival of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort, the BBC will capture the unique Coronation Service in all its majesty. The architectural splendour of The Abbey will be a breath-taking backdrop to the words and music of the Order of the Service.
The day will continue with the return procession to Buckingham Palace. As the Royal Family are received at The Mall, the BBC will capture the moment that the nation welcomes its newly crowned monarchs before the events culminate in the balcony appearance.
BBC Studios Productions will be responsible for the broadcast of the Coronation.
Charles R: The Making of a Monarch
20:00 on BBC Lifestyle (DStv channel 174)
Charles R: The Making of a Monarch tells the story of King Charles III’s more than seven decades as heir to the throne. During that period, every step of Charles’ life was captured on camera and his words recorded: from newsreel to home movies from interviews to documentaries – both about him and by him. This sixty minute documentary brings together a wealth of material, much rarely seen or unseen.
Sing for The King: The Search for The Coronation Choir
21:10 BBC Lifestyle (DStv channel 174)
A very special choir made up from singing groups of all shapes and sizes is given a once-in-a-lifetime chance to sing for the King at the coronation concert.
Sunday 7th May
The Coronation: A Day to Remember
19:30 on BBC Lifestyle (DStv channel 174)
Moments of the King’s Coronation, following the procession to Westminster Abbey, the ceremony and the return journey to Buckingham Palace where the newly crowned monarchs greeted the crowds.
The Coronation Concert: Live
21:00 on BBC Lifestyle (DStv channel 174)
A unique Coronation Concert will take place at Windsor Castle to celebrate the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort.
Produced, staged and broadcast live by the BBC and BBC Studios, the Coronation Concert will bring music icons and contemporary stars together in celebration of this historic occasion.
British pop group Take That, international superstar Lionel Richie, global pop icon Katy Perry, international opera star Andrea Bocelli, Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel, singer/songwriter Freya Ridings and classical-soul composer/producer Alexis Ffrench are some of the artists who will grace the stage at The Coronation Concert in the grounds of Windsor Castle.
They are part of an eclectic line-up of artists who will perform at the event celebrating the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen in front of 20,000 members of the public and invited guests, as well as millions watching and listening at home – on BBC One and BBC iPlayer as well as BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds – with further names due to be announced shortly.
The concert will celebrate a new chapter in the nation’s history, with themes of love, respect and optimism, celebrating the four nations, their communities and the Commonwealth.
