Rt Revd Michael Beasley, Bishop of Bath and Wells, among the thirteen individuals named by the Cabinet Office to play a historic role at the heart of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6th May. 

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 event itself with services of celebration, community events and volunteering.”