Princess Anne Steals the Show on Horseback After Her Brother King Charles III's Coronation
etonline.comPrincess Anne made her own mark during King Charles III's coronation on Saturday. Unlike other women who attended, and even took part in the ceremony, Anne, 72, was dressed in a uniform with military regalia.
The princess royal had an important role in the ceremony, which royal watchers had the chance to see her fulfill after the service.Anne, who was the Gold-Stick-in-Waiting, rode horseback behind the new king and his queen, Camilla, as they rode in the Gold State Coach from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace.
The Gold-Stick-in-Waiting, along with the Silver-Stick-in-Waiting position, were created to protect the royals from harm.In addition, Anne was followed by 6,000 service members.Once the procession was over, Anne made another appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
There, she joined other senior royals including the king and queen, Prince William, his wife, Kate Middleton, and their children, George, Charlotte and Louis.
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