We know it isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, the monarchy. However, here are a couple of reasons why we think it is worth celebrating: With the ascension of King Charles III to the throne, schools across the country are getting ready, putting together their colourful display area, celebrating the new king, and more generally, the monarchy.

Make your own bright and bold decorative bunting to celebrate the new British monarch, King Charles III. This lovely King Charles III art idea is ideal to do at home or as a school class art project. Using 3.5mm crochet hook and Blue, ch12, sl st into furthest ch from hook, *ch16, with RS facing, sl st into centre htr st of any outside petal on a red rose, ch16, with RS facing sl st into 3ch loop at top of 1 crown; rep from * 7 times adding the roses in colour sequence (red, white and blue) with crowns in-between, ch16, sl st into centre htr st of any outside petal on a last rem blue rose, ch16, pm, ch12, sl st into marked ch. fasten off. Weave in ends. Bunting and placemats to colour and/or print and laminate ready for a Coronation Big Lunch or coronation partyLooking for ways to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III? Here are some top ideas to get you started: PaintBox yarns cotton DK (100% cotton): 1 ball of each in shades Royal Blue 441, Pillar red 415 and Paper white 401 and Glorious Gold 466

The striking bunting using the iconic image of a British postage stamp in this effective and fun activity. Children will love making their own giant postage stamps using the technique of sponge painting. The finished bunting will look amazing in your window at home or to dress a street party.The perfect partiotic art idea for all ages, the instructions are broken down into simple steps and have a clear photograph to show each stage of the activity. Please note that an official portrait of King Charles III has not been released; we have created an imagined portrait outline. Struggling for celebration ideas? Why not look at what coronation events are going on in your local area? You can use the internet or social media to search for local street parties and events that are being organised in your area specifically for the coronation. Make sure you bring some cake along! The Coronation Emblem: King Charles III's Coronation will take place on Saturday 6th May 2023 at Westminster Abbey in London. During the ceremony, the King will be crowned alongside Camilla, the Queen Consort. Outside of his royal duties, King Charles III is passionate about sports, playing polo as a young man, and the environment. On Saturday the 6th of May 2023, King Charles III will officially be crowned as the King of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth Nations. This will be the first ceremony of its kind since the crowning of the late Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953. During this spiritual and symbolic ceremony, formal traditions from previous coronations will be followed, such as the use of the Imperial State Crown, the Orb and the Sceptre to signify the reign of the new heir. On this occasion, Camilla, the wife of King Charles will also be crowned as the Queen Consort.