Sam Kerr to lead party of prominent Australians as flag bearer at King Charles’s coronation

Matildas captain will join delegation including Anthony Albanese, Nick Cave and Adam Hills at London ceremony next week

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Footballer Sam Kerr will lead a contingent of prominent Australians at King Charles's coronation next week after being named as the official flag bearer for the ceremony in London.

The Matildas captain will lead a delegation that includes the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, the governor general, state governors and a number of other representatives at the event at Westminster Abbey.

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