Celebrations and events in Cornwall for King Charles' coronation (2023)

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Aldi to help communities celebrate coronation in style

Aldi is helping communities in Cornwall celebrate the coronation in style with a huge voucher giveaway. The supermarket is giving away £500 in Aldi vouchers to ten lucky winners to purchase food, drinks, and decorations for any street parties they are planning to host.

Aldi’s Facebook page is hosting the competition, and all entrants need to do is tag their local community Facebook group or a friendly neighbour to be in with a chance of winning.

Entries are open from now until 11:59pm on April 27. Winners will be contacted on April 28 to allow plenty of time for them to stock up on all their street party essentials.

Richard Thornton, communications director at Aldi UK, said: “We know how much people love to come together to celebrate special occasions, and it really is something us Brits do best.

“We hope our vouchers help communities across the country get into the spirit for this momentous event with street parties fit for a King.”

To find out more and enter the competition visit: https://www.facebook.com/AldiUK/photos/a.223158217744988/6332407210153361

Ale to the King!

St Austell Brewery is celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III with the release of a new bottled-conditioned beer. Extra Special Tribute is the first in a series of limited-edition takes on the company’s flagship Tribute pale ale, which will be released once a year.

To celebrate King Charles III accession to the throne, at the age of 74, the brewery’s first batch of Extra Special Tribute is 7.4% abv. Its deep golden colour is testament to the beer’s strength.

Crafted with all-British hops - Sovereign, Target, and Harlequin - it boasts stone fruit and citrus flavours, complemented by orange notes. The Cornish Gold and Maris Otter barley used to make the beer is all grown by farmers in Cornwall - a fitting tribute to the King’s 70-year tenure as the Duke of Cornwall.

Georgina Young, brewing director, St Austell Brewery said: “We’re very excited to be releasing a limited-edition beer for the Coronation. What better way to raise a toast to our new King?

"It’s the same Tribute recipe that people know and love, but with more strength and an extra special twist for an extra special occasion. In honour of His Majesty, we’ve brewed it using 100% English hops and Cornish barley. It’s bottle-conditioned too, meaning flavours of madeira and sherry will continue to develop over time as the beer matures.

"We’re excited to be starting this new annual tradition and already looking forward to unveiling next year’s extra special batch of Tribute."

Sparkling wines from Cornwall at coronation

An award-winning sparkling wine from Cornwall, which often beats French Champagne at its own game, could well be on the table for guests attending King Charles III's coronation extravaganza.

Cases of Camel Valley sparkling wine have been delivered to two royal addresses in London ahead of the coronation Bank Holiday weekend next month.

Read our full story here.

King Charles coronation to be celebrated in Truro in style

Truro is preparing a line-up of events to celebrate the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla. The national celebrations will take place across the Bank Holiday weekend from Saturday, May 6, to Monday, May 8.

Truro City Council is working with Truro Cathedral to live screen the coronation in the cathedral as well as with Truro Farmers Market, who are organising a celebratory market event on Lemon Quay.

Read our full story here.

Special celebrations at Cadgwith Cove Inn

To mark the coronation of King Charles III, the Cadgwith Cove Inn in Cadgwith on the Lizard will host the whole event live on a big screen.

A spokeswoman for the pub said: "While watching at home is enjoyable, being in a pub is such an amazing way of socialising with your kind of people. We'll follow up the celebrations with a Right Royal Quiz Night."

Cornwall in top 10 staycation locations to enjoy coronation weekend

This May, to celebrate his coronation, the King will be bestowing the nation with an extra day off, and it seems as though Brits really are making the most of this extra bank holiday.

Self-catering specialist cottages.com has spotted an interesting trend when it comes to bookings.

Data shows the most popular locations for a ‘coronation staycation’ include some of His Majesty’s favourite spots. The Top 10 Locations for a King’s Coronation Staycation show Cornwall in the third favourite spot behind Cumbria and Yorkshire but ahead of Devon in fourth place. Northumberland, Norfolk, The Scottish Highlands, Pembrokeshire, Derbyshire and the Isle of Wight complete the top 10 list.

Tom Bell, vice president - portfolio, at Awaze – the parent company of cottage.com said the Royals are known for staying in the UK when holidaying, often enjoying some down time at Highgrove, southwest of Tetbury in Gloucestershire, a location our King has called home for many years.

The Royals are also very fond of Scotland and Birkhall located on the Balmoral estate is where King Charles and Queen Camilla began their honeymoon in 2005. The couple are also fond of holidays in the “Cornish Caribbean” including the Isles of Scilly and have visited the Duchy every year as part of an annual tour of Cornwall when King Charles was Prince Charles, Duke of Cornwall.

Mr Bell said: "Interestingly, many of the King’s top destinations made it to the list including Yorkshire, Cornwall, Norfolk, and The Highlands.

"For the Coronation we’re seeing more Cumbrian destinations being booked in comparison to February half-term family getaways, for example. For those wanting to explore some of HRH’s favourites, people might like to explore places like Penzance in Cornwall, which is a great location to take a day trip over to the Isles of Scilly."

Tom added: “For something a bit different, there’s Frampton on Severn - a beauty spot in Gloucestershire and just half an hour drive from HRH’s favourite residence, Highgrove House.

"It’s also reported that the King is partial to the Yorkshire Dales and is said to have a soft spot for The Blue Lion pub in East Witton near Leyburn – he reportedly loved the food so much, he returned the next day for round two. Lastly, we know that HRH has enjoyed many Christmases at Sandringham in North Norfolk and is also a big advocate of Cumbria’s farming community and heritage sites – these two locations also both made it to the top 10."

Cornwall set to celebrate Coronation of King Charles III with 40 street parties across the Duchy

Cornwall will be celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III in style after 40 communities applied for permission to hold street parties to mark the occasion. Cornwall Council has confirmed this is the number of events which have been organised ahead of the Coronation on the weekend of May 6.

People wanting to organise events which require a road closure have run out of time to apply to the council as it requires 12 weeks’ notice in order for arrangements to be put in place. However, whilst a number of street parties have been organised there will be many more events which do not require a road closure.

Read our full story here.

Special lunch at St Mawes restaurant

The Idle Rocks hotel in St Mawes will be celebrating King Charles III’s coronation with a special ‘terrace’ party and lunch celebration.

A spokeswoman said this will be the "ultimate event to celebrate and raise a glass to King Charles", amongst the beautiful backdrop of the harbour views and the soulful sounds of the afternoon’s resident DJ Tom Shanks.

Guests are invited to enjoy welcome drinks on arrival, along with a selection of canapes then sit down at the banquet table, set up on The Idle Rock’s stunning terrace.

A four-course lunch, prepared by executive head chef Dorian Janmaat will include highlights such as The Idle Rocking Ploughmans, Boscastle Trout and Slow roasted Lamb Shoulder.

This special lunch will take place on Sunday May 7 at 12.30pm.

Special coronation cocktail

Colwith Farm Distillery and the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery have teamed up to create a new limited edition ‘Crowning Royale’ cocktail – in celebration of the King’s Coronation.

Crowning Royaleis a twist on the Kir royale cocktail, crafted by Colwith’s expert mixologist using Aval Dor Original Cornish Gin, Duchy of Cornwall Nursery Myrtle, Tregothnan Earl Grey Tea, and Crème de Cassis.

The new limited edition premium cocktail is topped with fizz, offering a classic and elegant toast – fit for a Royal celebration.

Steve Dustow, Colwith Farm Distillery founder, said: "We wanted to create a special tipple with a taste of the Duchy, to mark this historic occasion. In respect for King Charles as an ardent nature enthusiast, and links with Cornwall, we’ve blended our expertise with Cornish potatoes, grown on our family farm, and Myrtle grown at the Nursery to create a one of kind, sustainable and delicious drink. Yeghes da."

Darren Topps, head gardener at Duchy of Cornwall Nursery added: "It’s been a real pleasure working with Colwith Farm Distillery on this very special Coronation cocktail. From the very beginning, the journey from creation to final product has been rewarding.

"I came up with the idea of using myrtle from the nursery as it is known to be symbolic of love, good luck and prosperity, the perfect ingredient to celebrate the coronation of our King."

Plenty of opportunities to celebrate in Cornwall

Truro and Falmouth MP Cherilyn Mackrory has welcomed plans for people in Cornwall and across the UK to volunteer and take part in community support for the coronation.

Opportunities include the ‘New to Nature’ partnership programme, a National Lottery Heritage Fund traineeships for young people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to begin new careers in environmental organisations.

This programme continues the King’s ongoing commitment to improving the lives of disadvantaged young people in the UK since the founding of the Prince’s Trust in 1976.

People and businesses are also encouraged to take part in The Big Help Out, a volunteer-led community initiative which pays tribute to the king’s lifetime of public service. Across Cornwall numerous businesses are hosting events and activities which are open to everyone in the community to register and take part.

These schemes form part of a wider series of events across the UK, with the goal to provide opportunities and community support but also for people to enjoy themselves and celebrate their communities.

Students between eight and 18 have been invited to take part in a challenge to create poster designs to celebrate the Coronation. The themes of the competition include community, diversity, sustainability, and youth.

Neighbours and communities are also invited to come together for the Coronation Big Lunch. This nationwide party will take place on Sunday 7th May, and people are invited to register and organise them in their local areas.

Cherilyn said: "What we do very well in Cornwall is community. We have solid towns and villages where hard-working people will always look out for each other.

"This is a great chance to celebrate and have fun but also for all of us to get stuck in and help each other out. I saw how well the community came together during the pandemic, and I know we will see that repeated here.

To find out more about these opportunities and to apply, at Get involved – Coronation of His Majesty The King & Her Majesty The Queen Consort and The Big Help Out | Home

What is a coronation?

A coronation is both the symbolic religious ceremony during which a sovereign is crowned and the physical act of placing a crown on a monarch's head.

It formalises the monarch's role as the head of the Church of England and marks the transfer of their title and powers.

However, it is not actually necessary for the monarch to be crowned to become King.

National Trust to pay tribute with coronation picnics

On Saturday May, 6 millions of people will be coming together to celebrate the historic Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort.

The National Trust will be paying tribute with a whole host of events and is inviting everyone to join in with the celebrations to mark this historic moment.

Roll out the picnic blanket and share friendship, food and fun with lawn games, face painting and live music. Get creative with arts and crafts, including bunting, flag and crown-making activities, or explore gardens bursting with spring colour and scent with Coronation-themed family trails.

Here’s the National Trust’s pick of the best events to celebrate the Coronation of Charles III in Cornwall.

Coronation Celebration at Trelissick, May 6-8

Trelissick is set on its own peninsula, with panoramic views over the Fal estuary. You can explore the meandering paths through the garden, leading to exotic plants and herbaceous borders bursting with colour.

The house is open seasonally for you to learn the history of the families that once called this place home and to relax in the south facing rooms with refreshments from the Kitchen Cafe to take in the ever changing views of the Carrick Roads. Celebrate the Coronation on the terrace at Trelissick.

Take part in some traditional garden games, soak in the river views from a deckchair, enjoy and ice cream and make your own Coronation crown in the house.

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply

Trengwainton Garden - Coronation picnic and flag making at Trengwainton, May 7-8

At Trengwainton you can follow in the footsteps of the 1920s plant collectors to see plants that flowered in Britain for the first time. Award-winning magnolias and rhododendrons are still nurtured by those with a passion for their beauty and extraordinary story and five sections of walled gardens are crammed with tender exotic species from around the world.

Winding wooded paths follow a half-mile incline to sea views across Mount's Bay and the descent via the drive is bordered by a stream garden and open meadows. There’s also a kitchen garden reputedly built to the dimensions of Noah’s Ark. Mark the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort by picnicking on the Royal Meadow and designing your own flag to wave.

Head to the Edwardian summer house where you’ll find material and crayons to design your own red, white and blue-themed flags, then you can either take them home or pop them into the ground to make a colourful display. Bring a rug and a picnic and join others for ‘The Coronation Big Lunch’, an invitation to share food and fun together in a nationwide act of celebration and friendship.

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply