The Government unveiled £1 million expenditure on erecting big screens at more than 30 locations across the UK for the public to come together to watch the Coronation.

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport offered cash to areas with metro mayors and the next top 10 largest urban areas by population in England as well as councils in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to set up screens allowing thousands of people to congregate for the celebrations.

Each local authority will be deciding whether to put the funding towards one big gathering place or a number of smaller screening sites.

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said: “The Coronation will be a magical moment that brings people together to celebrate the best of Britain over a special weekend in May.

“These big screens, in major locations in towns and cities in the four nations of the UK, will make it easier for everyone to take part and have a memorable experience to mark this exciting and historic event.”

Confirmed sites showing the ceremony on Saturday, May 6 include Cardiff Castle, Belfast City Hall, Piece Hall in Halifax, Jubilee Square in Brighton and Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester.

Some screens will also show the Coronation Concert live from Windsor Castle on Sunday, May 7.

Moreover, many councils are expected to host celebratory Coronation events over the weekend including cultural festivals, live music, community workshops, art showcases and creative games and competitions.

Tens of thousands of Coronation Big Lunches and street parties will also be held and on Monday May 8 the Big Help Out will see thousands of people volunteering to support causes.

(Source: Express)