Duke of Norfolk sentenced in private for driving offence due to ‘national security’

Public and press excluded as details of king's coronation to be discussed as part of argument against losing licence

The public and press have been excluded from the sentencing of the Duke of Norfolk on grounds of national security as details of the coronation of King Charles III were to be discussed as part of his argument against losing his driving licence.

The earl marshal, 65, who organised the Queen's funeral and has a key role in the orchestration of the king's coronation, pleaded guilty at Lavender Hill magistrates court on Monday to using his mobile phone while driving.