King's coronation: Farmer and former children's TV presenter given major roles in ceremony

A farmer and former children's television presenter will play major historical roles in the King's coronation as Buckingham Palace announces more details about the Westminster Abbey ceremony.- an ancient duty that involves carrying the Royal Standard.

The former accountant turned farmer is the 34th generation of his family to run the Scrivelsby country estate in Lincolnshire - with the King's champion role unusually attached to the land rather than his family. The role began in William the Conqueror's reign and involved riding a horse into Westminster Hall during the coronation banquet and challenging anyone who denied the sovereign's right to the throne to fight.Meanwhile, Floella Benjamin, who is now an author and peer, will carry King Charles's sceptre - traditionally known as the Rod Of Equity And Mercy - which represents his spiritual role.

Baroness Benjamin, who used to present Play School, said:"I feel honoured and privileged to be part of the historic coronation ceremony. "To be selected to carry the Sovereign's Sceptre With Dove, which represents spirituality, equity and mercy, is for me very symbolic as it's everything I stand for and sends out a clear message that diversity and inclusion is being embraced."

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