London tourists can walk on site of king's coronation – but in socks


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Abbey Marshal Howard Berry stands at the centre of the Cosmati pavement, located before the altar at Westminster Abbey, central London, to announce special events to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. – Photo: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire/dpa

Visitors to London's Westminster Abbey are to be allowed to stand - in socks - for the first time in the exact spot where the Charles will be crowned king.

Special guided "barefoot” tours in celebration of the May 6 coronation will include access to the Cosmati pavement, one of Britain’s greatest medieval art treasures, which is usually roped off to the public.

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