On May 6, 2023, many Canadians will celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort.
While we're still hoping for a public holiday in Quebec, we may have to settle for some live streaming of the event.
Whether you are a fan of the Royal Family or not, this historic event — the first coronation of a Canadian Head of State and Monarch in 7 decades — will be a milestone event full of pomp and circumstance. (The concert is something you definitely won't want to miss).
Live coverage of Saturday's main event begins at 4 a.m. Don’t want to miss it? Here’s everything you need to know about tuning in from home.
How can I watch King Charles III’s coronation in Montreal?
CBC’s coverage across all platforms will start at 4 a.m. ET Saturday on CBC TV, CBC News Network and streaming on CBC Gem, CBC News Explore and the CBC News app.
Live coverage of Saturday’s main event on CTV begins at 4 a.m. ET on CTV, CP24 and CTV News Channel. Streaming of the event also begins at 4 a.m. ET via CTVNews.ca and the CTV and CTV News apps.
Global’s live coverage of Saturday’s main event begins at 5 a.m. ET on the main channel and online at Globalnews.ca.
CityTV’s coverage also begins at 4 a.m. ET on CityTv and online at CityNews 24/7.
Reporting can also be found on CityNews 24/7, CityTv’s video streaming news service, and CityNews.ca.
What time is the coronation airing in Montreal?
Most broadcasters will be starting coverage across all platforms starting at 4 a.m.
What are the key parts of the coronation?
In accordance with custom, the coronation ceremony will involve the monarch taking an oath to be the "defender of the faith," but there are also plans to include additional language to recognize Britain's diverse population and the King's service to all religions.
After this, Charles will be anointed, blessed, and consecrated by the Archbishop, and will receive the orb and sceptres before being crowned with the St Edward's Crown, which will officially make him King Charles III. A brief ceremony will follow to crown Queen Camilla.
As a tribute to the late Duke of Edinburgh, the Byzantine Chant Ensemble will play Greek Orthodox music during the ceremony, and Andrew Lloyd Webber has been commissioned to compose the coronation anthem.
King Charles personally selected 12 musical pieces to be played during the ceremony. While more than 8,000 guests attended the Queen's coronation, only 2,000 will be present at King Charles's coronation due to health and safety concerns, and only a few MPs and peers will be invited.
According to the royal family's website, the coronation is expected to be a mix of pageantry, celebration, and a solemn religious ceremony that has remained largely unchanged for over a thousand years.
For more updates on the coronation, click here.
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