Other roles announced Thursday include those who will carry the king’s regalia — including the crown, scepters, orb, swords and spurs — to the altar on May 6. Coronation of King Charles III ...

LONDON — Francis Dymoke won’t ride into King Charles III’s coronation on horseback and challenge any pretender to the throne to single combat as his ancestor did in 1066, but he will carry ...

Dymoke, a 67-year-old farmer from eastern England, will be the King’s Champion at the coronation, ... scepters, orb, swords and spurs — to the altar on May 6.

King’s Champion, orb-bearer: Palace unveils coronation roles by: DANICA KIRKA, Associated Press. Posted: Apr 27, 2023 / 02:05 PM PDT. Updated: Apr 27, 2023 / 02:05 PM PDT.