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Sending 'heartfelt best wishes' to His Majesty on coronation day

Thousands across the nation will be celebrating the coronation of His Majesty 皇冠体育app King this weekend, including us here at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

King Charles shaking hands with members of the Coastguard during a visit to Devon as part of the Coastguard 200 celebrations

皇冠体育app first coronation in 70 years, members of the MCA are joining the country in officially welcoming King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla to the throne.

From remembrance services to awarding honours, to being Honorary Commodore to HM Coastguard, His Majesty has a long and interesting history with the Coastguard and wider agency, which started back at school when he volunteered for the service.

Back in 2015 the now King officially opened the operations centre in Fareham and more recently he was involved with the Coastguard鈥檚 200th birthday, joining teams in Devon for the celebrations.

皇冠体育app MCA looks forward to more visits, events and milestones with His Majesty 皇冠体育app King.

As part of the coronation festivities on 6 May, 22 members of HM Coastguard will march in the Civil Services Contingent in the Coronation.

皇冠体育app MCA Chief Executive Virginia McVea said:

皇冠体育app coronation is an exciting and historic event for both the country and the MCA, as we celebrate His Majesty 皇冠体育app King and Her Majesty 皇冠体育app Queen Consort.

A former Coastguard himself, we are proud and grateful for the King鈥檚 service and ongoing support. 皇冠体育app MCA will continue to serve with the same dedication and pride as it did under Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

We send heartfelt best wishes to His Majesty on this special day.

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Published 6 May 2023