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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Pat Hurst

Archbishop of Wales blesses cross to be used in King’s coronation

PA Wire

A ceremonial silver cross containing shards said to be from the cross used to crucify Jesus Christ has been blessed before it will be used in the King’s coronation.

The Archbishop of Wales, Andrew John, blessed the Cross of Wales at a church service on Wednesday morning, ahead of it being brought to London to be carried before the King at the head of the coronation procession next month.

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