The coronation of King Charles III has taken a modern twist with a social media emoji revealed to mark the historic event.
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The Royal Family has also released more details about the procession route and how the new King and Queen Consort will travel on the day.
The May 6 event will be the first coronation in 70 years, here's what we know.
Emoji launched for historic day
The new emoji represents St Edward's Crown, which will be worn by King Charles III during the coronation service.
The crown was made in 1661 and is historically used in the coronation, including by the late Queen Elizabeth II.
The emoji will appear on tweets with hashtags marking the coronation and related events.
The King's Procession
King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will leave Buckingham Palace in London on the morning on May 6 in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach.
The coach was created for the King's late mother Queen Elizabeth II for the 60th anniversary of her reign in 2012.
Drawn by six Windsor Grey horses, the coach and procession will travel along The Mall before turning down Whitehall towards the Houses of Parliament.
After arriving at Westminster Abbey, the coronation service will start at 11am London time; 8pm in Sydney.
Returning to Buckingham Palace
After the service, the King and Queen Consort will take the same route back to Buckingham Palace.
It's a much shorter trip than Queen Elizabeth II took 70 years ago, with a two-hour procession through London following her June 2, 1953 coronation.
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However King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be in the same, four-tonne Gold State Coach which has been used at every coronation since William IV's in 1831.
The return procession will be larger with their majesties to be joined by other members of the Royal Family and armed forces.
The King and Queen Consort will then appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace alongside other family for a Royal Salute.
Celebrations to continue in the UK
The next day, May 7, a "Coronation Concert" will be broadcast from Windsor Castle.
According to the BBC, audiences can expect to see a "world-class orchestra play interpretations of musical favourites fronted by fantastic entertainers".
The line-up hasn't been announced yet, but it's been reported big names including Elton John, Ed Sheeran and Adele have declined offers to perform over scheduling conflicts.
Also on May 7, the "Big Lunch" will see communities get together to continue the celebrations.
The following day encourages people to volunteer in their local community through "The Big Help Out".
