The King has put diversity at the heart of his Coronation by inviting a broad range of society to be involved in the procession.
Legendary children’s TV presenter Baroness Benjamin and Dame Elizabeth Anionwu OM, the last two members to join the elite Order of Merit by the late Queen, have been handed prominent roles in the Westminster Abbey ceremony.
Baroness Benjamin, who will carry the Sceptre with the Dove and while Dame Elizabeth will take the Orb to the altar, said: “I feel honoured and privileged to be part of the historic Coronation ceremony.
