Member of Parliament for the Cities of London & Westminster, Nickie Aiken, spoke out in the House of Commons with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lucy Frazer MP, to thank everyone involved in making the Coronation the spectacular event it will be.
Whether it's the Police, the emergency services, the Armed Forces, staff at Westminster Abbey, street cleaners, our local Council, or of course, the volunteers, it's the work that they do, behind the scenes, that will make the Coronation what it will be.
Speaking in the Chamber, Nickie said,
"In 10 days’ time, the world will tune in to watch the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey in my constituency of the Cities of London and Westminster. The people of the two cities are very proud that we have been involved in the coronation of our monarch since 1066, but it is not just about the ceremony; it is about the work that goes on behind it to make it what it will be, and the procession that we will see across Westminster. Will my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State join me in thanking all those involved in making the coronation what it will be? The street cleaners, the unsung heroes who will tidy up."
Lucy Frazer MP replied,
"I join my hon. Friend in thanking everybody who will make the coronation so special. It will be a world-class event that will be seen across the globe, and that is down to the hard work of many people, including her constituents and the emergency services in the Cities of London and Westminster, which will ensure that the weekend’s celebrations are a safe historic moment. I was also pleased to note that various community projects will take place in her constituency over the weekend, including a range of street parties and a wonderful opportunity to help London zoo care for its animals."
