from around the world. but at the heart of the congregation will be hundreds of local heroes from across the country. more than a50 people who ve been invited here to westminster abbey for the coronation service on may 6th are british empire medal recipients. they re people who ve been recognised for their achievement or contribution to local communities and many of them played a big role in supporting during the covid 19lockdowns. likejulian and maria sturdy morton from london. during the pandemic, they arranged food parcels for people in need. just tell us the moment that you found out that you were going to be invited. chuckles. well, julian phoned me i was out and he said, have you looked at your e mails? and i said, no, and he said, we ve got this e mail i think it s a scam . well, you would do, wouldn t you? don t touch anything, don t click anything! and then we found out it
the congregation will be hundreds of local heroes from across the country. more than a50 people who ve been invited here to westminster abbey for the coronation service on may 6th are british empire medal recipients. they re people who ve been recognised for their achievement or contribution to local communities and many of them played a big role in supporting during the covid i9 lockdowns. likejulian and maria sturdy morton from london. during the pandemic, they arranged food parcels for people in need. just tell us the moment that you found out that you were going to be invited. chuckles. well, julian phoned me i was out and he said, have you looked at your e mails? and i said, no, and he said, we ve got this e mail i think it s a scam . well, you would, wouldn t you? don t touch anything, don t click anything!
food parcels for people in need. just tell us the moment that you found out that you were going to be invited. chuckles. well, julian phoned me i was out and he said, have you looked at your e mails? and i said, no, and he said, we ve got this e mail i think it s a scam . well, you would do, wouldn t you? don t touch anything, don t click anything! and then we found out it wasn t a scam and he burst into tears and i did as well. well, we still can t quite believe it, but it s amazing. i just can t think of words. it s very emotional, it s very strange, because there seemed to be so many other people who should be there or could be there or have a greater call on being there, and i m not giving them my ticket! 400 young people representing charities chosen by the king and the queen consort and the government are also being invited to a special private viewing of the service at this church, st margaret s, next to the abbey. they include members
likejulian and maria sturdy morton from london. during the pandemic, they arranged food parcels for people in need. just tell us the moment that you found out that you were going to be invited. chuckles. well, julian phoned me i was out and he said, have you looked at your e mails? and i said, no, and he said, we ve got this e mail i think it s a scam . well, you would, wouldn t you? don t touch anything, don t click anything! and then we found out it wasn t a scam and he burst into tears and i did as well. well, we still can t quite believe it but it s amazing, i just can t think of words. it s very emotional, it s very strange, because there seems to be so many other people who should be there or could be there or have a greater call on being there, and i m not giving them my ticket! 400 young people representing charities chosen by the king and the queen consort and the government are also
more than 850 community and charity representatives from across the uk have been invited to attend the coronation of king charles next month. invitations to the ceremony have been extended to hundreds of british empire medal recipients and young people from groups chosen by the royal family, as helena wilkinson reports. among those who ll be at the coronation service will be heads of state and other royals from around the world, but at the heart of the congregation will be hundreds of local heroes from across the country. likejulian and maria study morton from london. during the pandemic, they arranged food parcels for people in need. just tell us the moment that you found out that you were going to be invited. well, julian phoned me, i was out and he said, have you looked at your emails? and i said, no. he said, well, we ve got this email. i think it s a scam. well. don t touch anything. don t click anything.