Francis Dymoke obituary
Farmer and king’s champion who upheld family tradition with a ceremonial role at the coronation but was not required to fight
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Farmer and king’s champion who upheld family tradition with a ceremonial role at the coronation but was not required to fight
Francis Dymoke, who has died aged 68, was a former accountant and Lincolnshire farmer who, at the Coronation of King Charles III on May 6 this year, was seen by millions of television viewers around the world leading the royal couple into Westminster Abbey carrying the Royal Standard as the King’s Champion – a ceremonial role that had been performed by members of his family since the reign of William the Conqueror.
THE coronation ceremony has its origins in medieval times and was an essential rite of passage and important part of the journey to becoming king or…
Buckingham Palace said those taking part have been chosen to recognise, thank and represent the nation due to their significant service.
Francis Dymoke (pictured) is the 34th King's Champion in an unbroken family line since William the Conqueror gave the job - and the Lordship of the Manor of Scrivelsby - to a Norman forebear.