Fenland scout honoured to be part of history
A Fenland scout had a part in history when he was selected to attend the King’s coronation at Westminster Abbey.
Explorer Scout, Henry Fuller from Wisbech attended the Coronation of HRH King Charles III as part of a select group at Westminster Abbey, also known as the ‘Church on Parliament Square’ in Westminster, London.
After the coronation, Scouts greeted HRH King Charles III to wish him a long happy reign. Henry was one of the 50 Scouts who were specifically selected to attend event. The 50 Scouts were selected to represent half a million others around the UK to thank them for supporting the running of the coronation.
Scouts played a key role in supporting the coronation by assisting with a number of events including - helping with crowd stewarding, supporting the public who were there to celebrate with the King, route lining and providing first aid services.
The Scouts were also responsible for managing the huge crowds at locations such as the big screen in St James Park, Hyde Park, Green Park, and the Admiralty Arch. Taking part in these events is a massive responsibility.
Henry Fuller said: ‘’Today I was able to be a part of history. I feel incredibly lucky to be one of the few people who attended the private screening of the coronation service. This would not have been possible without Scouts. Being a part of the Scout community continues to open amazing doors for me – which I am forever grateful for. As well as coming together to celebrate this momentous occasion, it was so great that we were able to support various activities and general management throughout the event!’’
