Millions of people are expected to watch the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, but a lucky member of staff from the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board will be attending the event in person.
Dee Runciman, the ICB’s Strategic People Manager, has been selected to accompany the newly-crowned monarchs to and from Westminster Abbey on May 6th, as part of a procession consisting of 96 Royal Air Force reservists.
Dee has been a reserve RAF mover for nine years, dedicating much of her free time to this role, which involves coordinating the movement of people and cargo to and from military aircraft during all RAF missions.
Her experience has been useful in preparing for the Coronation procession, which required rigorous training and preparation, including marching more than 15 miles on some days.
Dee feels honored to participate in this historic event, and the memory will stay with her, her children, and grandchildren for years to come.
She said: “The preparation has been hard. There have been some days when we have marched more than 15 miles, as it’s really important for us to be as fine-tuned as possible.
“It is a huge honour for each and every one of us to participate in this historic event, and I know the memory will stay with me, as well as my children and grandchildren, for many years to come.”
Over the Coronation weekend, the NHS will play a significant role, with approximately 200 staff from across the country given a prime spot to view the King and Queen’s procession from Westminster Abbey.
Additionally, around 50 NHS staff will join the 20,000-strong crowd at Windsor Castle for the Coronation Concert.
The weekend’s celebrations will be extended thanks to an extra bank holiday on May 8th, during which many health services across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire, such as pharmacies and GP practices, will either be closed or have shorter opening hours.
During this time, people needing medical assistance are encouraged to use NHS 111 online, which provides personalised help and advice for minor injuries and illnesses.
If necessary, NHS 111 online can also refer people to nearby health and care services, such as hospitals, urgent treatment centers, and minor injury units.
