Coronation’s ‘homage of the people’ toned down after criticism

Justin Welby to ‘invite’ show of support from congregation rather than widespread call to swear allegiance

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The coronation service has been changed to tone down the controversial “homage of the people” element of the service.

It comes after a widespread backlash against the idea, in which the general public was invited to swear allegiance to the king during the coronation on Saturday.