There are first aid points, water refill stations, toilets and accessible toilets, welfare points, and accessible viewing spaces. There are concession kiosks along the route where you can buy food and drinks.

During the 2023 Coronation of King Charles III, the UK government and Westminster City Council installed hundreds of temporary portable toilets along the procession route and in major screening sites like Hyde Park, St. James's Park, and Green Park. These included accessible toilets and "high-volume" facilities to handle the hundreds of thousands of spectators. In standard daily life, the route from Buckingham Palace down The Mall and through Whitehall has limited permanent public toilets, so the city relies heavily on these temporary installations for major royal events. For any future large-scale events in 2026, planners typically release a "Facilities Map" a few weeks prior, showing the exact locations of these temporary blocks. Visitors are generally advised to use facilities at major train stations (like Charing Cross or Victoria) before heading to the parade barriers, as queues for route-side toilets can be extremely long.

Excellent question! It’s a very practical concern for anyone planning to watch the Coronation procession.

The short answer is yes, there will be public toilets along and near the route, but planning ahead is crucial due to the expected enormous crowds.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of what to expect:

1. Official Temporary Toilets

For major events like this, authorities install hundreds of temporary public toilets (portaloos) along the procession route and in key viewing areas. For the Coronation of King Charles III, Transport for London (TfL) and local councils set up facilities at strategic points, including: Major viewing areas like The Mall, Whitehall, and near Buckingham Palace. Near tube stations serving the route. In public parks along the way, such as St. James’s Park and Green Park.

2. Permanent Public Toilets

There are some existing public toilets near the route, but these will be extremely busy. Locations include: Trafalgar Square (underground) St. James’s Park (near the café) Green Park (near the tube station) Various facilities along Victoria Embankment.

3. Using Facilities in Businesses (The Big Challenge)

This is the least reliable option on the day: Pubs, Cafes, and Restaurants: Most along the route will be for customers only. They will be exceptionally busy, and many may have a “toilet for customers” policy strictly enforced due to the volume of people. Hotels: Will almost certainly be restricted to guests. Department Stores: Stores like Fortnum & Mason or shops in St. James’s will likely have restrictions.

Crucial Tips for Spectators:

• Use Facilities Before You Go: Go at your hotel, home, or at a transport hub before you take your position. Once you have a spot in the crowds, leaving will mean losing it.
• Plan Your “Last Stop”: Use the toilets at your originating tube or train station.
• Expect Long Queues: For any toilet, temporary or otherwise, expect very long queues, especially for women’s facilities. Be patient.
• Bring Your Own Supplies: Carry hand sanitiser and your own