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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Caroline Davies

Over 850 people with community and charity roles to attend king’s coronation

Max Woosey, 13, who raised more than £600,000 for charity by sleeping in his tent, is among those invited
Max Woosey, 13, who raised more than £600,000 for charity by sleeping in his tent, is among those invited. Photograph: Jim Wileman/The Guardian

More than 850 community and charity representatives have been invited to the coronation of King Charles III, mingling with the royals, heads of state, politicians, peers and diplomats at Westminster Abbey.

Buckingham Palace has announced more than 450 recipients of the British Empire Medal (BEM) will attend in recognition of the contributions made by volunteers and community champions across the country.

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