price coronation: Historians fear a smaller event could 'waste opportunity to advertise Britain on a global stage' after ceremony cut from four hours to one, guest list is slashed by 6,000 and ancient rituals are axed
- Historians say it could be a lost opportunity to exert 'soft power' of the monarchy
- King Charles plans to slash length from more than three hours to just over one
- In 1953, 8,000 guests crammed into Westminster Abbey for Queen's coronation
- Historian Andrew Roberts hoped ceremony next summer could boost country