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True Allegiance

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Originally published September 21, 2016
Authors Ben Shapiro
GenresThriller
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Oath of allegiance wording changed for Coronation

Feb 15,2020 9:26 pm

By Adam DurbinBBC News

The wording of The Invitation for people to pay homage to The King has been changed for The Coronation following criticism.

The Archbishop of Canterbury will now " invite" those who wish to express support for, instead of a " call" for people to swear allegiance to him.

Lambeth Palace Said the " homage of the people" was " always an invitation rather than expectation".

It is the First Time The Public are being given a role in The Coronation .

The Change follows criticism of the from both republicans groups and friends of The King .

Lambeth Palace Said it had been mutually agreed with Buckingham Palace that the introductory words would be changed.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby , was to say: " I call upon all persons of goodwill in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland , and of the Other Realms and the territories to make their homage, in heart and voice, to their undoubted King , defender of all. "

All those interested would be invited to reply: " I swear that I will pay True Allegiance to your majesty, and to your heirs and successors according to law. So Help Me God. "

But now he will say: " I now invite those who wish to offer their support to do so, with a moment of private reflection, by joining in saying God save King Charles at The End or, for those with The Words before them, to recite them in full. "

Broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby - a close friend of The King - Said he would find The Find the idea of people paying homage during The Coronation " abhorrent" while anti-monarchist campaign group Republic described the idea " nonsense" and " offensive".

The " homage of the people" is a new addition to the Ancient Ceremony which is being led by The Head of The Church of England.

In a statement, Lambeth Palace Said the homage " was always an invitation rather than expectation".

" To provide further clarity as The Order of Service was finalised, it has been mutually agreed by Lambeth Palace and Buckingham Palace that the introductory words will be changed.

" This reflects the collaborative approach that has been taken throughout The Coronation planning. We Are Looking Forward to The Service with much joy and expectation. "

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