Pakistani community hero attends King’s Coronation on special invitation

LONDON: British-Pakistani youth Atif Ali, who was invited by the Royal household to attend the Coronation of King Charles III, termed his expertise of receiving an invite to attend the ceremony “surreal”.

Ali was amongst a choose few who have been invited to attend the King’s Coronation at Westminster Abbey on Saturday (Could 6). Ali was recognised two years in the past by Queen Elizabeth II for his work through the COVID-19 lockdown when he performed a terrific position in serving to these in want in the neighborhood.

“I used to be invited to the ceremony out of the blue. The ambiance was incredible and it was a very nice feeling. At first I believed the invitation was a spam e mail,” Ali instructed Geo Information, expressing his disbelief at being invited.

“I’m overjoyed to attend the ceremony. This confirmed the range and plurality of Nice Britain. I felt proud after I acquired the invitation. It was a historic second. This occurred after the 1950’s. There was an enormous pleasure and apprehension inside. There was concern too however every thing went properly,” he stated.

In 2021, Ali was awarded the British Empire Medal within the Queen’s Birthday Honours record for his companies to the neighborhood in Birmingham throughout COVID-19. He was among the many 2,000 individuals invited to attend the ceremony on Thursday.

Ali was recognised for his work with disabled youngsters and adults through the pandemic.

“My father got here right here within the Eighties. He was a manufacturing unit employee. He’s proud that I used to be invited by Buckingham Palace. He by no means thought {that a} member of our household can be at Westminster Abbey to attend the coronation. My cousins maintain asking me to ship pictures of Kate, William and Harry. I instructed them we are able to’t take pictures inside so they need to watch it on TV!”

Birmingham resident Atif, aged 28, who was born and raised in Small Heath, arrange the Birmingham Pakistani Report in 2022. 

The report which can be launched in June 2023, will present the wants and needs of the Pakistani inhabitants in Birmingham. He has been working with the native council to assist the weak teams and has been rewarded for his selfless work.