A group of 48 school children called King’s Scholars at Westminster School will be the first commoners to acclaim King Charles at his coronation in Westminster Abbey on Saturday, writes Claudia Dudman
The children who are pupils at Westminster School which is located next door to the Abbey in London are King?s Scholars, which means they have been awarded academic prizes to attend the independent school. As the crown touches the new monarch?s head, the pupils will acclaim the sovereign by singing three times the words: Vivat Rex! The words which are in Latin mean: Long live the King! Scholars play a unique role in the life of Westminster School, being part of Elizabeth I?s Royal Foundation of the College of St Peter, which encompasses both Westminster School and Westminster Abbey. They attend certain Abbey services and have other ceremonial duties to perform in connection with the Abbey and the Crown. Notably, they have historically had a role in the monarch?s coronation.
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