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King Charles coronation: The full list of people tasked with ceremonial roles

The duties include bearing the regalia in the procession through Westminster Abbey and presenting the items to the King and Queen Consort

The Independent UK

Special King Charles' Coronation roles revealed - from Floella Benjamin to ex-MI5 chief

From members of the Armed Forces, to faith leaders and Dukes and Earls from across the country, the list of people making the big day possible is fairly comprehensive

Daily Mirror

Ex-TV presenter Floella Benjamin among coronation procession

Other people selected are human rights barrister and former MI5 boss, Buckingham Palace says

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The full list of people tasked with ceremonial roles during the coronation service

The duties include bearing the regalia in the procession through Westminster Abbey and presenting the items to the King and Queen Consort.

The Independent UK

Baroness Floella Benjamin declares the Commonwealth ‘will never die’

Charles and senior royals chatted with members of the Commonwealth civil service.

The Independent UK

Floella Benjamin warns British children’s TV could ‘disappear from screens’

Baroness Benjamin was formerly a presenter on Play School.

The Independent UK

Floella Benjamin hits out at government’s ‘disrespect’ of Windrush generation

‘The creation of the National Windrush Monument and Windrush Day were meant to build bridges, but now hopes have been dashed’, Baroness Benjamin has told Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

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Suella Braverman accused of 'dangerously flirting with ideologues' over Windrush

Actor David Harewood today said the decision to drop three key reforms brought in following the Windrush scandal was 'awful', while Baroness Floella Benjamin said the move would cause 'even more pain and hurt'

Daily Mirror

Criticism mounts over Braverman’s ‘awful’ dropping of Windrush pledges

Baroness Floella Benjamin and actor David Harewood branded the decision ‘cruel’ and ‘dangerous’

Evening Standard

King Charles calls painter David Hockney's bright yellow croc shoes 'beautiful'

The monarch commented on the "galoshes" and said they were beautifully chosen at a reception at Buckingham Palace with leaders from politics, science and the arts

Daily Mirror

King praises Hockney’s beautifully chosen galoshes as he hosts national figures

The Order of Merit was created in 1902 by Edward VII to honour leaders in the arts, sciences, culture and military.

The Independent UK

One of Queen's final wishes carried out as 6 people added to distinguished Order of Merit

The distinguished group, who are appointed by the King, include a molecular biologist and a geneticist, an award-winning architect, a former nurse who led sickle cell treatment and a leading historian

Daily Mirror

Six leading national figures named as members of the Order of Merit

The Order of Merit was created in 1902 by Edward VII to honour leaders in the arts, sciences, culture and military.

The Independent UK

Kids’ TV: The Surprising Story review – the fascinating tale of how CBBC has opened our minds

From gay kisses in teen dramas to Floella Benjamin providing positive representation of Black Britons, youth television has made our country a better place – according to Konnie Huq

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Sir Trevor McDonald to host Countdown in 40th anniversary celebration

The quiz show was the first programme aired on Channel 4 when the broadcaster launched in November 1982

The Independent UK

Sir Trevor McDonald among stars to host Countdown for show’s 40th anniversary

The quiz show was the first programme aired on Channel 4 when the broadcaster launched in November 1982.

The Independent UK

Smiling Sir Keir Starmer among guests in Royal Box at Wimbledon today

The Labour leader looked jubilant on Centre Court just hours after Boris Johnson announced resignation

The Independent UK

Charles to commission portraits to mark contribution of Windrush generation

The Prince of Wales will personally choose artists to paint the likenesses of the elderly Britons who travelled from the Caribbean to the UK.

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The Independent UK

Floella Benjamin claims she once turned down sex with David Bowie

‘I’ve never forgotten the way he moved,’ the pioneering ‘Play School’ presenter writes in her new book

Daily Mirror

Floella Benjamin says David Bowie tried to seduce her at a party

Baroness Floella Benjamin opens up about her experiences in the new memoir What Are You Doing Here?, including recalling a particularly star-studded party she attended earlier in her career

Daily Mirror

Prince William says racism remains 'all too familiar' for Black people in Britain today

Speaking as he and Kate Middleton helped to unveil a national monument to the Windrush generation at London's Waterloo Station, Prince William said Black men and women are still facing racism in Britain in 2022

The Guardian - UK

Windrush generation ‘moved to tears’ as monument unveiled in London

Basil Watson’s sculpture at Waterloo station celebrates pioneers who arrived in Britain after second world war

The Guardian - UK

Floella Benjamin: ‘I’m Miss Optimist. I don’t let the bad things eat me up’

From Windrush child to Play School presenter to baroness, Floella Benjamin reflects on her remarkable life

The Guardian - UK

Coming to England review – Floella Benjamin story overlooks her ascent to Play School

We see the shock of Windrush-era racism from a child’s perspective, but miss the details of how she rose nontheless to become the face of children’s TV

Daily Mirror

Dame Vera Lynn life celebrated during Westminster Abbey service two years after death

Dame Vera Lynn's life was celebrated during the Westminster Abbey Service. She died in June 2020 at the age of 103

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