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Devon’s Churches Go Red, White and Blue for the Coronation
Churches were at the heart of Coronation celebrations across Devon, hosting special services, flower festivals, community lunches and cream teas. Bellringers were busy ringing special peals on Saturday 6 May and ringing for commemoration services on Sunday 7 May. The Bishop of Exeter, the Rt Rev’d Robert Atwell, was outside the Houses of Parliament to greet King Charles III on his way to Westminster Abbey. Bishop Robert, who was there as a member of the…
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Bishop of Exeter and Devon’s Churches ‘Flying the Flag’ for the Coronation
The Bishop of Exeter has said he will be proudly ‘flying the flag for Devon during the Coronation’ as he represents the county in London. The Rt. Rev’d Robert Atwell, who is a member of the House of Lords, is one of just two bishops who has been chosen to greet the King outside Parliament en route to Westminster Abbey. Bishop Robert said: “This Saturday is going to be a tremendous day in the life…
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