Upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II, her eldest son automatically became king.

But the more formal process is still to come: the coronation.

But it seems like things will be happening more quickly for King Charles.

King Charles III staring ahead

King Charles' coronation is set for the first Saturday in May 2023

Mark your calendars!

King Charles III’s coronation date has officially beenannouncedby Buckingham Palace: Saturday, May 6, 2023.

It will be at Westminster Abbey, and the Archbishop of Canterbury will conduct the ceremony.

King Charles III at the opening of Parliament

This seems to confirm the fact thatKing Charles' coronation will be different than Queen Elizabeth II’s.

But as pared down as it might be,King Charles will be wearing quite a lot of jewels.