King Charles coronation: Westminster Abbey closed for visitors, worshippers until May 8

To prepare for King Charles coronation on May 6, Westminster Abbey has been closed for visitors and worshippers until Monday 8th May.

The announcement was made by Westminster Abbey on its official Twitter handle days before King Charles coronation on May 6.

The statement reads: “To prepare for the Coronation of The King and Queen Consort we will be closed to visitors and worshippers from 25th April and will re-open on Monday 8th May.

British monarchs have been crowned at Westminster Abbey since 1066, when the Coronation of William the Conqueror took place here.

Since then, a further 38 reigning monarchs have been crowned at the Abbey.

King Charles late mother Queen Elizabeth II was also crowned in Westminster Abbey on 2 June, 1953.