The UK Government will allow pubs, clubs and bars in the country to open two more hours during coronation weekend of King Carlos III as a measure to celebrate such a “momentous event” in a special way.

Thus, hospitality establishments in England and Wales will be able to continue serving their customers from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. over the weekend from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 May so that the British can “enjoy another pint or two”according to a statement from the Ministry of the Interior collected by ‘Evening Standard’.

The Minister of the Interior, Suella Braverman, has taken the measure after a 77% of the participants in a popular consultation will support the expansion of the hotel business hours during the coronation of King Carlos III. “The coronation of His Majesty the King will be a momentous event that deserves a special celebration. For this reason, I will extend the licensing hours during this historic coronation weekend,” Braverman announced, to which he added : “Across the country, people can enjoy an extra pint or two in the evening, while families and friends can come together to wish His Majesty the King a long and happy reign.”

The sector of the hospitality has received the announcement with enthusiasm, claiming that, “in the midst of a difficult period”, the bars will celebrate “this happy occasion”. “The announcement of the extension of the opening hours will help us all to celebrate this important event,” said the director of the British Association of Beers and Pubs, Emma McClarkin, to the aforementioned newspaper.