King Charles believes that his coronation is a chance to promote the UK and he plans “glorious” pomp and pageantry, it is reported.
There had been a suggestion that the King was set to be crowned in a cut-price event next year as part of plans for a slimmed down monarchy and with the country struggling in a cost of living crisis.
And while there is still talk that the guest list is going to be slashed to 2,000 from the 8,000 who crammed into Westminster Abbey for the 1953 coronation, the Palace and politicians reportedly are keen to use the occasion to show off the UK.
The King's coronation will be a chance to "showcase the very best of the United Kingdom", the Cabinet also heard this week.
Plans for the ceremony in May were considered as Rishi Sunak chaired the final Cabinet meeting of 2022.
The Prime Minister's official spokesman said: "The Palace leads broadly on the programme. This will be a significant planning event.
"We are expecting a huge number of foreign heads of state, international dignitaries and of course there will be a huge amount of involvement from the public as well.
"There is a massive planning element to this which will involve not just police forces but work across all government departments."
Cabinet was updated by Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Oliver Dowden and Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan about the work ahead of the May 6 coronation.
And the Telegraph has reported that both the Palace and politicians have learnt from the Queen’s funeral where a positive image was beamed around the world. It is now seen that a cut price coronation would give the wrong message to the world and that the only elements that should be removed are those that are unnecessary.
Lord Roberts of Belgravia, a historian and broadcaster, told the Telegraph : “We feared that after the Queen’s funeral, no one would take any notice of us for some time, but that's not true. In May, we will have the world’s attention upon us.
“The monarchy does exert great soft power and this is the equivalent of an aircraft carrier when it comes to international relations.”
Brits will also be able to celebrate with pubs set to stay open until the early hours for three days in a row to mark the coronation.
Home Secretary Suella Braverman announced plans to extend licensing hours from 11pm to 1am in pubs, clubs and bars over the bank holiday weekend.
The two-hour extension to opening hours will apply from Friday, May 5, to Sunday, May 7, across England and Wales.
Mrs Braverman said: "His Majesty the King's coronation will be a historic moment that will see our great nation and the entire Commonwealth joined together in celebration.
"Our country, and in particular our hospitality industry, has faced many challenges in recent years and the King's Coronation is an opportunity to give a boost to local businesses.
"Over the bank holiday weekend, we can raise a glass to our new monarch and, with our friends and families, wish him a long and successful reign."
