Among them are former MI5 chief Baroness Elizabeth Manningham-Buller, who will carry St Edward’s Staff, and former children’s TV presenter, now author and peer, Baroness Floella Benjamin, tasked with carrying the Sovereign’s Sceptre with Dove. Francis Dymoke – carrying the Royal Standard instead of being the King’s Champion at a coronation banquet on horseback like his ancestors. Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of the Defence Staff – acting as Lord High Constable of England, an office held for the day only. The Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Tony Radakin (Alastair Grant/PA)Earl Marshal, the Duke of Norfolk. Earl of Crawford and Balcarres – as Deputy to the Great Steward of Scotland, the Prince of Wales.

Source: The Times April 28, 2023 03:11 UTC