The Coronation of King Charles is expected to be the most viewed television event of the decade.
The major broadcasters have brought in some top presenters to ensure that this historic day is properly covered.
How to watch King Charles’ Coronation? TV Channel and Livstream
The BBC has scheduled a full day of coverage for King Charles’ Coronation on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
From 7.30 a.m., you can watch all of the action on BBC One, BBC Two, and BBC iPlayer.
The coverage begins with HM’s Coronation. The King: The Preparation is followed by HM’s Coronation. The King: The Coronation begins at 10.15 a.m.
HM The Queen’s Coronation The monarch: The Celebration will begin at 1pm.
The following are the BBC presenters that will be covering the King’s coronation:
Huw Edwards
The BBC’s coverage of the King’s Coronation will be led by Huw Edwards, who will also give commentary.
The Welsh journalist and newsreader is well-known for covering major royal events such as Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding, the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and Queen Elizabeth’s death and funeral.
The iconic broadcaster is best known for hosting BBC News at Ten.
Working alongside Huw are:
- Kirsty Young – will lead coverage of the highlights.
- Clare Balding – will provide commentary on the ceremonial route.
- Anita Rani – will be in the crowds.
- Sophie Raworth
- JJ Chalmers
Who is presenting ITV’s coverage of the King’s Coronation?
The Coronation will begin at 8.30 a.m. on ITV.
It will have no commercial breaks and will continue continuously until 3 p.m.
The show will be televised from a unique studio located outside Buckingham Palace.
The following broadcasters are providing coverage to ITV:
Tom Bradby
Anchor of ITV News at Ten ITV’s Coronation coverage will be led by Tom Bradby.
Tom was the political editor for ITV News from 2005 to 2015, and he hosted The Agenda With Tom Bradby, a political conversation series, from 2012 to 2016.
Tom is well-known for his work as a royal journalist, having covered a number of major topics.
This contains Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee, as well as the deaths of the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret.
Julie Etchingham
Julie Etchingham, like Tom, is well-known for hosting ITV’s royal coverage.
The accomplished newsreader has previously worked for the BBC and Sky News.
Julie and Phillip Schofield co-hosted ITV’s coverage of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding in April 2011.
Working alongside Tom and Julie are:
- Mary Nightingale – will provide commentary from outside Westminster Abbey.
- James Mates – providing additional commentary.
- Nina Hossain – reporting.
- Charlene White – reporting.
