BBC to release 10,000 free tickets for Charles' coronation concert

King Charles III is set to celebrate his coronation in May and to mark the occasion, a coronation concert will be taking place.

There will be 10,000 free tickets available for the star-studded coronation concert at Windsor Castle, the BBC has announced.

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They are invited to apply for tickets via the BBC website and the ballot will close just before midnight on February 28.

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The concert will be held outside and is expected to begin mid-evening and last for around 2-3 hours.

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The standing area will be uncovered and open to the elements so concert-goers are advised to bring a waterproof coat in case it rains.

Charlotte Moore, BBC chief content officer, said: “The coronation concert on the BBC will bring the nation together to mark this momentous occasion

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One of the highlights will be “Lighting up the Nation”, in which famous locations across the UK will be lit up with projections, lasers, drone displays and illuminations.

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