Lord-Lieutenant for Perth and Kinross to attend Coronation of King Charles III

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Just eight months ago the Lord-Lieutenant for Perth and Kinross Stephen Leckie attended Westminster Abbey for the Queen’s funeral in what was one the most sombre days in the nation’s long history.This weekend, however, the Crieff-based monarchy representative for the region will return to historic royal church for a very different occasion - as a guest for the Coronation of King Charles III.Chairman and CEO of the Crieff Hydro Family of hotels has met the new King on a number of occasions and is looking forward to witnessing his enthronement in what he views as the beginning of a new era.“The Queen’s funeral back in September was a solemn event, a sad event and she held that role for a record-breaking time,” he said.“And then eight months later for the Coronation of the new King and Queen is the end of an era and start of a new one.“The translation of the view of the monarchy and how they wish it to be seen will change and has already started when you see the guest list.“It is a shorter guest list and not everyone who was invited to the Queen’s funeral is invited to the Coronation.“It will also be a shorter Coronation, however that should not take away from the impact of the King being crowned and of the Stone of Destiny and its relevance to our county.“There has been an immense amount of planning going into it.“The invitations we received are really very special.

They are A4-sized and in card with the most incredible embossing - every singe line and drawing on the invite will mean something to the royal family.”The gates open at Westminster Abbey at 7.30am on Saturday morning, but Mr Leckie, dressed in his finest attire, will arrive before then to stand in the queue.“I will be wearing a morning suit with tails and