Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and Jewish peers will present the King with four key pieces of coronation regalia during the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, in the first involvement of non-Christian figures in the crowning of a British monarch, The Times can reveal.
Clerics from other faiths are not due to be asked to speak by giving readings or blessings during the coronation ceremony but will form part of a “faith procession”, it is believed.
Non-Christian religions will be represented in the main ceremony by four members of the House of Lords from four major faiths.
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The King has stated his desire to be a defender of all faiths while also serving as head of the Church of England.
