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On Sunday, 9 April, the Cabinet Office announced which individuals will play historic roles at the heart of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May. Among the 13 individuals named was the Bishop of Bath and Wells. Bishop Michael, along with the Rt Revd Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham, will be Bishop Assistant to The King.
Commenting on the announcement, the Rt Revd Michael Beasley, Bishop of Bath and Wells says, "I am deeply honoured that as the Bishop of Bath and Wells I will have the privilege of supporting of His Majesty King Charles and Her Majesty the Queen Consort during the service of Coronation. It is a truly historic moment and humbling to realise that this continues a tradition dating back to Richard I in 1189. The church family in Bath and Wells will be praying for their Majesties as we approach the Coronation and marking the event itself with services of celebration, community events and volunteering.”
All those chosen to play a role in the Coronation showed evidence that their claim related to a historic customary service performed at previous Coronations. In addition, those chosen to take on the roles proved that they are the established office holders or the holders of the relevant title or land to perform the task.