Flag announcement: Coronation of His Majesty King Charles the Third and Her Majesty The Queen Consort

The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles the Third, King of Australia, and Her Majesty The Queen Consort will take place on Saturday, 6 May 2023, at Westminster Abbey, London, United Kingdom. Further information about the Coronation is available on the Department's website.

In accordance with flag protocol, all Australian Government departments and associated portfolio agencies should fly or display the Australian National Flag all day on Saturday 6 May 2023 and Sunday 7 May 2023. The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag should be flown on additional flagpoles, where available, near the Australian National Flag. Other organisations are welcome to participate.

  • Information on flag protocol is available on the Department's website.

The financial and staffing implications arising from weekend flag marshal duties are the responsibility of each organisation.

Your assistance is appreciated.

Commonwealth Flag Officer