Scout from Heslington to support HRH King Charles III at Coronation

Nung Sirisot, 19 year old Scout will be making her way to Westminster Abbey to support the Coronation, where HRH King Charles III will be officially crowned on May 6th.

Nung, who is a part of Heslington Scout Group, and 150 other Scouts will head to London to do their
duty to the King and take part in this momentous occasion.

Nung and her fellow Scouts will be responsible for supporting the Coronation around Westminster
Abbey, crowd stewarding and supporting the public who will be there to celebrate with the King. The
Scouts will also have to manage huge crowds at locations such as the big screen in St James Park,
Hyde Park, Green Park, and the Admiralty Arch.

50 Scouts will attend the Coronation event at St Margaret’s church. These young people will be able
to witness the historic moment taking place and experience the once-in-a-lifetime event due to their
service and willingness to support the nation. The Scouts will be some of the first people to see the
newly appointed King leave Westminster Abbey.

Last year, Scout Volunteers supported the thousands of people paying their respects at Her Majesty
The Queen’s Lying in State. Scouts helped those with accessibility needs and supported the 250,000
people who queued for as long as 24 hours to pay their respects to HM Queen.

Taking part in these events is a huge responsibility but Scouts doing their duty to the nation will
always be a priority, no matter the scale.

Volunteering is at the core of Scouts and to commemorate these values, Scouts across the UK will be
taking part in The Big Help on Monday, 8th May 2023. This was organised by The Together Coalition
and a wide range of partners including The Scouts.

In tribute to His Majesty The King's public service, The Big Help Out will encourage people to
try volunteering for themselves and join the work being undertaken to support their local
areas. The aim of The Big Help Out is to use volunteering to bring communities together and
create a lasting volunteering legacy from the Coronation Weekend.

Nung, Scout from Heslington Scout Group said: "The entire community is buzzing with excitement,
and I am proud to be a part of such a historic event alongside my fellow Scouts.
We understand the importance of our duty as we strive to support both the Coronation and the
public, ensuring that this day holds great significance for all involved and our nation and the
Commonwealth.

I feel thrilled and grateful to be sharing this experience with my loved ones and the community.
Volunteering and learning skills for life are a crucial part of my life as a Scout, and I always strive to
uphold the Scout values. I take pride in fulfilling my duty to The King, helping others, and adhering to
the Scout Law. Being a part of an initiative that spreads these values throughout the country is an
immense honour."