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Russell Myers

Backlash at 'tone deaf' plans for Brits to swear oath to King during Coronation

The Archbishop of Canterbury’s office has responded to a wave of criticism after inviting millions of people around the world to swear an oath to King Charles during his coronation.

Lambeth Palace today said plans for the “Homage of the People” section of ceremony on Saturday, would be “very much an invitation rather than an expectation”.

Religious leaders responsible for the event said those watching on television can join the 2,000 in the Westminster Abbey congregation to swear allegiance to the King, creating a “Homage of the People”.

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