The government has already launched a consultation on extending pub opening hours throughout the coronation weekend. The palace said in tribute to the King’s public service, the big help out “will encourage people to try volunteering for themselves and join the work being undertaken to support their local areas”.

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The show will feature a world-class orchestra playing interpretations of musical favourites fronted by “some of the world’s biggest entertainers, alongside performers from the world of dance”, the palace said. Shop our inspiring gift shop to find the perfect something for your special someone. From personalised presents to delicious foodie hampers, discover something perfect for every occasion in our collection. More details about the weekend of the King's coronation have been announced - and they include plans for a star-studded concert at Windsor Castle, as Vincent McAvinney reports The Government pays for the Coronation and the King has reportedly expressed a wish that his service is considered “good value”.

It could also pose difficulties for the royal family following the release of the Duke of Sussex’s controversial memoir, Spare, with a question mark over whether Harry and wife Meghan will be among those attending. Monday, a bank holiday, has been set aside for volunteering and is being billed as “the big help out”. Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan said the coronation is “a huge milestone in the history of the UK and Commonwealth”, adding that the weekend of events will bring people together to celebrate “the mixture of tradition and modernity, culture and community that makes our country great”. During an interview with Tom Bradby on ITV, Harry was asked if he will come to the coronation if he is invited, and he said: “There’s a lot that can happen between now and then.The palace has revealed new details on plans for events that will take place over the coronation weekend from Saturday May 6 to Monday May 8. The Queen Consort has been patron of the Big Lunch since 2013. The palace said thousands of events are expected to take place in streets, gardens and parks in every corner of the UK.

The coronation of the King and Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey on the the morning of Saturday 6, conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The palace said the centrepiece of the coronation concert, dubbed “lighting up the nation”, will see the country join together in celebration as landmarks across the UK are lit up using projections, lasers, drone displays and illuminations. Organised by The Together Coalition and a wide range of partners such as The Scouts, the Royal Voluntary Service and faith groups from across the UK, the big help out aims to highlight the positive impact volunteering has on communities. A Coronation Committee, composed of privy counsellors, will be appointed to make the arrangements for the King’s Coronation. There’s a lot to be discussed and I really hope that they can – that they are willing to sit down and talk about it, because there’s a lot that’s happened in six years.The performances will be supported by staging and effects located on the castle’s east lawn and will also include a selection of spoken word sequences delivered by stars of stage and screen. Meanwhile, people are invited to gather for a “coronation big lunch” on Sunday, overseen and organised by the Big Lunch team at the Eden Project. That could mean pubs in England and Wales being allowed to stay open until 1am on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. The King speaking to members of the public as he leaves Bolton Town Hall, as part of a visit to Greater Manchester Credit: Owen Humphreys/PA