Apparently we are expected to swear allegiance to the crown."
No, we aren't "expected" Its purely a voluntary thing. You wont be carted off to the Tower if you don't comply.
The Order of Service reads:
"All who so desire, in the Abbey, and elsewhere, say together:
"All: I swear that I will pay true allegiance to Your Majesty, and to your heirs and successors according to law. So help me God."
There will then be a fanfare, after which Mr Welby will say: "God Save The King", with all asked to respond: "God Save King Charles. Long Live King Charles. May The King live forever."
Hardly worth getting worked up about. The military swear to something very similar.
“I swear by almighty God that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty King Charles III his heirs and successors and that I will as in duty bound honestly and faithfully defend her Majesty, her heirs and successors in person, crown and dignity against all enemies and will observe and obey all orders of her Majesty, her heirs and successors and of the generals and officers set over me.”
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