Princess Anne is fan favorite as bodyguard at King Charles’ coronation
nypost.comvery special duty for her older brother, King Charles III, at his coronation on Saturday.The Princess Royal, 72, changed out of her coronation robes and played security guard for the monarch, 74.
The mother of two was on horseback in the parade out of Westminster Abbey, following the crowning ceremony.According to Royal Central, Anne is “Gold-Stick-in-Waiting, meaning she is The King’s personal bodyguard for this procession.”She led 6,000 armed services personnel through London in what was called the coronation procession.Anne rode behind the carriage carrying Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, after the religious service.
She spoke about her official role on May 4, telling CBC News: “I have a role as the Colonel of the Blues and Royals in the Household Cavalry regiment as Gold Stick [in Waiting].
And Gold Stick was the original close protection officer.”She continued: “So that is a role I was asked if I’d like to do for this coronation, so I said yes.
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