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The Coronation
WFYI Public Television will carry the BBC live coverage of the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the morning of Saturday, May 6. Additional coverage of the first coronation service in 70 years will provide viewers with a front-row seat on the ceremonial route from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey and the returning Coronation Procession from the Abbey, expected to be some of the largest parades in living history. Hosts Kirsty Young, Huw Edwards, Sophie Raworth, and Claire Balding will bring you the event, plus a range of guest including friends and colleagues of The King and Queen Consort.Tune in Saturday, May 6 from 2:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. ET on WFYI Public Television. Click here to watch WFYI online.
90.1 WFYI Public Radio will carry the BBC live coverage of the coronation on Saturday, May 6 from 1 a.m. - 5 a.m. Click here to listen online.
Additional programs related to the coronation have been scheduled throughout the weekend. Click here to find our complete schedule.
The Coronation: A Day to Remember - Saturday, May 6, 6:30-8:00 PM ET -
Join Kirsty Young for a look back at a remarkable Coronation Day. The program will feature highlights from the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, The Coronation Procession, the famous Buckingham Palace balcony appearance and more.
Charles R: The Making of a Monarch - Saturday, May 6, 8:00-9:00 PM ET.
The documentary explores the past 74 years that Charles has been a king in the making, showing his life as captured on film, home movies and TV cameras. An unfiltered and immersive portrait, the film is told through his own words recorded through the decades. Featuring an array of exceptional and often surprising audio and visual archival material, the documentary offers a unique and insightful look back at the man who was Prince of Wales for as long as most people can remember.
Sing for the King - Sunday, May 7, 2:00-3:00 PM ET
The documentary tells the story of the formation of the national choir that will perform on the grounds of Windsor Castle the day following the coronation. Made up of community singing groups of all sizes and styles, the specially formed choir will reflect the many faces and voices of modern Britain. The film follows the highs and lows as the choirs prepare for the performance of their lives in front of the King and Queen and the millions of people watching from around the world.
The Coronation Concert - Sunday, May 7, 3:00-5:00 PM ET.
Live from Windsor Castle, the concert will showcase the country's diverse cultural heritage in music, theatre and dance, bringing music icons and contemporary stars together for this historic occasion. In addition to the Coronation Choir, music will be provided by a 74-piece world-class classical orchestra to include the strings of the Countess of Wessex String Orchestra and woodwind, brass and percussion sections from the Bands of the Household Division. Selections will include interpretations of musical favorites from celebrity entertainers and performers from the worlds of dance and the arts.
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