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Coronation weekend celebrations in Kingsley

The nation will watch as King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla are coronated by the Archbishop of Canterbury on May 6.


The ceremonious event will be taking place in London's Westminster Abbey, the same location as the late Queen Elizabeth's coronation 70 years ago.

Westminster Abbey in London where King Charles' ceremony will take place. Image: "Westminster Abbey" by OwenXu is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

As the UK prepares to celebrate the event, street parties are on the cards for millions of Brits.


Over 70 roads in Northamptonshire are due to be closed over the coronation weekend, and Kingsley residents can be assured they have not been left out of the fun.


Birchfield Road and Holly Road, both in close proximity to Kingsley, will both be closed to allow community celebrations to take place.


Residents can expect lampposts wrapped in bunting and streets filled with tables and chairs to enable neighbours to join in with the festivities together.


Historic pub The White Elephant is also set to get involved in with celebrating the coronation by host a range of events, with proceeds going to charity Macmillan Cancer support.


The White Elephant's coronation schedule is as follows:

The White Elephant is one of the many pubs in Northampton celebrating the coronation. Image: Mason Harper

Friday, May 5:


8pm: Adults-only drag bingo featuring comedy performed by drag queens.


Saturday, May 6:


11am: Afternoon Tea brunch, a British classic with a variety of sandwiches, pastries and scones.


Noon: Watch the coronation on the pubs screens as it happens in Westminster Abbey.

8pm: Best of British DJ, where you can sing along to the nations favourite British artists, including Stormzy and Oasis.


Sunday, May 7:


2pm til 4pm: Children's Prince & Princess Party, where kids can have an afternoon full of games and dancing


The pub is also set to offer roast dinners all day.


West Northamptonshire council have also announced a range of celebratory events taking place across the Northampton. These can be found here: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/events/coronation-2023


For further information on The White Elephants coronation events, click here: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=687108370091608&set=a.514386154030498


To reserve a place at one of The White Elephant's events, you can find their contact details here: https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/northamptonshire/white-elephant/




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