VOLUNTEERS from the British Red Cross’ North Wales Emergency Response team based in Llandudno and Colwyn Bay will be attending King Charles III’s coronation tomorrow (May 6).

Barrie Roberts, a crisis response volunteer in Llandudno; and Richard Worsley, an emergency response volunteer in Colwyn Bay, will both be representing the British Red Cross at Westminster Abbey.

They are part of the 22 volunteers from across the UK representing the Red Cross at the event, along with Liz Padmore, chair of the organisation.

In full ceremonial uniform, they will line the King’s procession route from south of Trafalgar Square along Whitehall.  

Barrie, a health and safety consultant professionally, first volunteered with the Red Cross as a junior in 1967; he re-joined the organisation three years ago.

He said: “It’s a privilege to be a detachment commander at the coronation, it is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

“I hope our presence at the coronation reminds people of the good work we do across the globe and encourages more people to get involved.”

Richard spent his career in the Royal Air Force and Ministry of Defence police.

He started volunteering with the British Red Cross in 2022 and has supported Ukrainians at welcome centres since.

In addition, Richard also volunteers with the independent living team at his nearest hospital.

Richard said: “I joined the Red Cross because I wanted to help people and I’ve found volunteering to be very rewarding.

“I’ve particularly enjoyed playing my part in supporting Ukrainians seeking sanctuary in Wales when they arrived in welcome centres.”

 British Red Cross director for Wales, Kate Griffiths, said: “We’re delighted their great work is being recognised, and know they’ll be excellent representatives of the Red Cross in Wales at the coronation.”