A couple who created a lockdown food delivery service said it was 'humbling' to be invited.
Community representatives set to attend the King's coronation have spoken of their joy at being invited.
Julian and Maria Study-Morton, who ran a lockdown food delivery service, said it was "humbling" to be asked. Mr Sturdy-Morton, 70, told the BBC: "We wanted to help people off the radar, people who church groups and so on would say 'they won't ask for help', because they were the ones who were going to be in the worst condition and worst situations."In January 2022, the pair were awarded the British Empire Medal , which recognises contributions of service to the community in a local area.
When they realised it was genuine, the couple "burst into tears", and both said the experience was daunting and surreal, but exciting. The 13-year-old from Braunton, Devon, first pitched his tent in March 2020 with the aim of raising £100, inspired by his neighbour and friend Rick Abbot, who died of cancer in February 2020.
Four hundred young people have also been invited to watch the ceremony via a "special private screening" in St Margaret's Church, a smaller 12th century church close to Westminster Abbey.
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