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Purley Marks the Coronation of King Charles III

The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort is a time for celebration across the nation and Commonwealth. Purley Business Improvement District is delighted to adorn Purley with bunting in celebration of this momentous event.

The weekend of special events:

Saturday 6 May: the Coronation Ceremony will take place at Westminster Abbey, London.


6-8 May: Coronation Big Lunches will be held up and down the country and across the Commonwealth.


Sunday 7 May: a spectacular Coronation Concert will be performed at Windsor Castle, with iconic locations across the UK lit up using projections, lasers, drone displays and illuminations.


Monday 8 May: a special Bank Holiday in honour of the Coronation, giving everyone the opportunity to join in and celebrate a national day of volunteering through Big Help Out activities. Purley in Bloom is organising an event. See here for further details and on their Facebook page here.

However you are celebrating the Coronation and long weekend, we wish you a joyous time with friends and family. Pop down to Purley to join in the fun.