King Charles coronation: Prince William handed key role in coronation ceremony - what is it and what it means

Prince William will play a key role at King Charles’ coronation ceremony. Along with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, the pair will “swear their fealty" after King Charles is crowned inside Westminster Abbey.

Details revealed in the coronation’s official souvenir programme state that King Charles "receives the Homage from the Archbishop of Canterbury, and The Prince of Wales, who swear their fealty, and the Benediction, consisting of prayers publicly affirmed by the congregation". Prince William is set to prepare for his role by taking part in rehearsals of the coronation in the lead up to the event.