Press release

Coronation Claims Office to look at historic and ceremonial roles for King Charles III’s Coronation

Process launched to help decide who will perform an historic or ceremonial role at the King’s Coronation.

• From: Cabinet Office and The Rt Hon Oliver Dowden CBE MP
• Published: 5 January 2023
• Last updated: 10 January 2023 — See all updates

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III will take place on Saturday 6 May.

In line with His Majesty’s wish for the event to be rooted in tradition but reflective of today, and in accordance with Government advice, a Coronation Claims Office has been created within the Cabinet Office to consider claims to perform an historic or ceremonial role.

This replaces the Court of Claims, which fulfilled a similar role for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation in 1953.

When looking at claims, the Coronation Claims Office will consider matters including whether the role or service was performed in 1953 or not, what the basis is for it to be performed now and the claimant’s connection to those who previously performed the role or service.

Officials from the Coronation Claims Office will consult with ecclesiastical experts from Lambeth Palace and ceremonial experts from the Royal Household when considering claims.

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Oliver Dowden said:

His Majesty The King’s Coronation will be a momentous occasion in the history of our country. The new Coronation Claims Office will ensure we fulfil The King’s wish that the ceremony is rooted in tradition and pageantry but also embraces the future.

All claims must be submitted in writing to the Coronation Claims Office by 5.30pm on Friday 3 February 2023.

Claim forms can be downloaded here and sent by email to [email protected] or by post to:

Coronation Claims Office
1 Horse Guards Road
London
SW1A 2HQ

The Coronation Claims Office will only be considering potential claims related to playing a historic role in the Coronation service. Only individuals and organisations who believe they have a historic claim to be part of the service should submit a claim.  Please note that the Coronation Claims Office is not responsible for the Coronation guest list, parades or any other ceremonies relating to the event. If your query relates to any other aspect of the Coronation then please contact the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport at [email protected]

Coronation Claims Submission Form

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Published 5 January 2023
Last updated 10 January 2023 + show all updates

1. 10 January 2023

   Added the following paragraph: The Coronation Claims Office will only be considering potential claims related to playing a historic role in the Coronation service. Only individuals and organisations who believe they have a historic claim to be part of the service should submit a claim. Please note that the Coronation Claims Office is not responsible for the Coronation guest list, parades or any other ceremonies relating to the event. If your query relates to any other aspect of the Coronation then please contact the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport at [email protected]

2. 5 January 2023

   First published.