{"alias":"blogEntry","byline":"","standfirst":"On Saturday 6 May, the nation came together to celebrate the Coronation of HM The King. We\u2019re so proud that our volunteers were there to support the crowds and help them have a great day.","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/20800/a-group-of-scouts-smiling-together.png","width":1024,"height":683,"altText":"A group of Scouts smiling together","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EScouts have a proud history of serving our communities and doing our duty. It\u2019s central to our Scouts Promise. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ELast year, Scouts volunteered to help the thousands of people who queued to pay their respects to \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2022/september/scouts-volunteer-at-lying-in-state/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EHM Queen Elizabeth II at her Lying in State\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis weekend is seeing Scouts stepping up again. On Saturday 6 May, Scout volunteers, aged between 18 and 25, had the experience of a lifetime when they travelled to London to help the crowds during the \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/national-events/coronation/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECoronation of HM The King\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E. They came from across the UK and the Commonwealth, ready to help in any way they can. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETaking part in historic events such as this is a big responsibility, and it\u2019ll always be our priority to help other people in our communities when we\u2019re needed. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/20799/three-scouts-wearing-purple-high-visibility-jackets-with-the-scouts-fleur-de-lis-on-walking-in-the-streets-of-london.jpg","width":1024,"height":683,"altText":"Three Scouts wearing purple high visibility jackets with the Scouts Fleur de Lis on walking in the streets of London","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAt the heart of the occasion\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESome Scouts headed to Westminster Abbey, where The King was officially being crowned. They were busy stewarding the VIP arrivals and supporting those invited to celebrate with The King. Others helped manage huge crowds around central London, such as by the big screens in St James Park, Hyde Park, Green Park and around Admiralty Arch.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"quoteText":"When we got the invite it was totally out of the blue. I was told it was recognition for all the work that I\u0027ve done over the years so I was absolutely blown away and really delighted to be chosen. We very much are a community-based organisation; we\u0027re delighted to be there, to be representing the Scouts.","attribution":"Gillian McEvoy, from Northern Ireland, who attended the St Margaret\u0027s service with three Scouts","gridType":"quote","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, 50 Scouts were invited to the Coronation event itself at St. Margaret\u2019s Church. These volunteers and young people were able to witness the historic moment take place and experience the once in a lifetime event, due to their service and willingness to support the nation.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThey were some of the first people to see the newly crowned King leave Westminster Abbey. We\u2019re sure it\u2019s a moment they\u2019ll always remember.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/20801/a-scout-wearing-uniform-stood-on-a-bridge-in-london-by-the-houses-of-parliament.png","width":1024,"height":683,"altText":"A Scout wearing uniform stood on a bridge in London by the Houses of Parliament","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAt the heart of our communities\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs well as playing our part in London, Scouts all across the UK are serving their communities and coming together to celebrate the Coronation weekend.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom hosting big lunches and Coronation picnics, to running Scout activities and fundraising, there are so many brilliant things happening to commemorate this momentous weekend.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBear Grylls, our Chief Scout\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, says: \u2018I\u2019m immensely proud to see Scouts front and centre during the Coronation \u2013 one of the most significant events for our nation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETheir dedication, commitment, and willingness to support other people is commendable and I\u2019m incredibly proud of each person who was able to help! \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAs well as showing up to support it was so wonderful to see the Scouts celebrating with people from across the globe and coming together to enjoy this iconic moment as one.\u2019\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/20798/three-scouts-smiling-with-archbishop-of-canterbury-justin-welby.jpg","width":1309,"height":982,"altText":"Three Scouts smiling with The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby","caption":"","link":null}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":null,"pageType":null,"location":null,"versionDate":"07 May 2023","reviewDate":null,"furtherReading":[{"caption":"","title":"Scouts and the Coronation","url":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/national-events/coronation/","newWindow":true},{"caption":"","title":"Scouts and The Big Help Out","url":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/national-events/coronation/the-big-help-out/","newWindow":true},{"caption":"","title":"The Big Help Out website","url":"https://www.thebighelpout.org.uk","newWindow":true}],"relatedLinks":[{"caption":"","title":"Buy the Scouts Coronation Uniform Badge","url":"https://shop.scouts.org.uk/new-in/coronation-of-hm-king-charles-iii-uniform-badge-#selection.color=34\u0026selection.size=719","newWindow":true},{"caption":"","title":"Buy The Big Help Out Blanket Badge","url":"https://shop.scouts.org.uk/accessories/blankets/the-big-help-out-badge-#selection.size=719\u0026selection.color=34","newWindow":true},{"caption":"","title":"Scouts and Coronations: A History","url":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/national-events/coronation/a-history-of-scouts-and-coronations/","newWindow":true}],"id":50433,"nodeName":"Scouts support the Coronation of HM The King","title":"Scouts support the Coronation of HM The King","type":"blogEntry","image":{"url":"/media/20796/a-scout-is-wearing-purple-high-visibility-jacket-with-the-fleur-de-lis-on-the-back-they-are-looking-over-the-houses-of-parliament-from-a-bridge-in-london.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1daf3abe8126dd0","caption":"Scout in purple high vis with Scouts logo by the Houses Of Parliament","type":"jpg","size":36731,"width":800,"height":534,"altText":"A Scout wearing a purple high vis jacket and purple necker looks at the Houses of Parliament."},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Scouts support the Coronation of HM The King","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"subHeader":"On Saturday 6 May, Scouts proudly supported the Coronation of HM The King.  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