among those who ll be at the coronation service will be heads of state and other royals from around the world, but at the heart of the congregation will be hundreds of local heroes from across the country. likejulian and maria sturdy morton from london. during the pandemic, they arranged food parcels for people in need. just tell us the moment that you found out that you were going to be invited. well, julian phoned me, i was out and he said, just tell us the moment that you found out that laughter. well, julian phoned me, i was out and he said, have you looked at your emails? and i said, no . he said, well, we ve got this email. i think it s a scam. well you would do. don t touch anything. don t click anything. and then we found out it wasn t a scam and he burst into tears. and i did as well. we still can t quite believe it, but it s amazing. ijust can t think of the words. it s very emotional, it s very strange because there seem to be so many other people who should be there
on being there, and i m not giving them my ticket. around 2,000 guests are expected to be invited to the coronation service, which is just a month away. for some, there are already important decisions to be made. what are you going to wear, maria? so it s got layers. i think it s going to have to, and flat shoes. and a hat. and a hat, but flat shoes, definitely. helena wilkinson, bbc news. the operator of ukraine s electricity networks as russia has launched more than 1200 missiles and drones and its energy facilities are so far during the war. the operator described as the largest attempt ever to destroy european country s energy system. on friday ukraine said it could start exporting electricity again having overcome what it called the most difficult winter. to the vatican now where pope francis has been leading the easter vigil mass. after he missed yesterday s
and then we found out it wasn t a scam and he burst into tears and i did as well. well, we still can t quite believe it but it s amazing, i just can t think of words. it s very emotional, it s very strange, because there seems to be so many other people who should be there or could be there or have a greater call on being there, and i m not giving them my ticket! 400 young people representing charities chosen by the king and the queen consort and the government are also being invited to a special private viewing of the service at this church, st margaret s, next to the abbey. they include members of organisations like the scouts and stjohn s ambulance, who ll be providing support across london on coronation day. around 2,000 guests are expected to be invited to the coronation service, which isjust a month away. for some, there are already important decisions to be made. what are you going to wear, maria? oh, it really depends on the weather, so layers, i think, and flat shoes.
the congregation will be hundreds of local heroes from across the country. more than a50 people who ve been invited here to westminster abbey for the coronation service on may 6th are british empire medal recipients. they re people who ve been recognised for their achievement or contribution to local communities and many of them played a big role in supporting during the covid 19lockdowns. likejulian and maria sturdy morton from london. during the pandemic, they arranged food parcels for people in need. just tell us the moment that you found out that you were going to be invited. chuckles. well, julian phoned me i was out and he said, have you looked at your e mails? and i said, no, and he said, we ve got this e mail i think it s a scam . well, you would, wouldn t you? don t touch anything, don t click anything! and then we found out it wasn t a scam and he burst into tears and i did as well.
well, we still can t quite believe it but it s amazing, i just can t think of words. it s very emotional, it s very strange, because there seems to be so many other people who should be there or could be there or have a greater call on being there, and i m not giving them my ticket! 400 young people representing charities chosen by the king and the queen consort and the government are also being invited to a special private viewing of the service at this church, st margaret s, next to the abbey. they include members of organisations like the scouts and stjohn s ambulance, who ll be providing support across london on coronation day. around 2,000 guests are expected to be invited to the coronation service, which isjust a month away. for some, there are already important decisions to be made. what are you going to wear, maria?