The City of Preston is preparing to welcome His Majesty King Charles III on his first Royal visit to the city as Sovereign on Monday 16th November 2026.
The Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Mrs Amanda Parker JP, will welcome The King who will be guest of honour at a reception at The Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library.
The King will be joined by representatives from Preston City Council, local charities, community groups and faith representatives for an occasion celebrating the City of Preston, its people and organisations that contribute so much to its diverse, thriving heritage and community.
I am delighted that His Majesty The King will be visiting Preston. This is a very special occasion for the city and a wonderful opportunity to celebrate its people and the many organisations that contribute so much to community life.
The Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire Mrs Amanda Parker JP said this.
I am also looking forward to seeing members of the public welcoming The King in the Flag Market and helping to make it a memorable day for Preston.
We are delighted to have the opportunity of welcoming His Majesty King Charles III to the proud City of Preston and we are inviting as many people to come and join us on the day to show how fantastic the City of Preston and its people are.
Chief Executive of Preston City Council Adrian Phillips said this.
Meeting the King
There will be an opportunity to see the King after the visit to The Harris when he will make an appearance in the Flag Market to meet and greet the people of Preston.
Travel Disruption
Please note, there will be some temporary disruption to local transport hubs. Selected bus routes and road diversions will be in place during the morning of the visit, so allow additional travel time for journeys into the city centre throughout the morning.
More details on road diversions on the 16th of November can be found on the Preston City Council website in the coming days.
