Princess Anne Takes Prominent Role in King Charles’ Coronation

Princess Anne, also known as the Princess Royal, played a significant role in her brother King Charles' coronation.

The 72-year-old princess participated in the coronation procession after the crowning ceremony, holding the prestigious position of the gold stick in waiting.

This position, which Princess Anne has held since 1998, dates back to the 15th century when two officers, a gold stick and a silver stick, were appointed to protect the monarch from any harm.

As the procession made its way from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's only daughter rode on horseback behind King Charles and Queen Camilla in the gold stake coach.

Leading 6,000 armed service personnel through the streets of London, Princess Anne stood out as the sole royal member to ride on horseback.

While other members of the royal family participated in the parade by riding in horse-drawn carriages or cars, Princess Anne embraced the opportunity to be on horseback.

In an interview, Princess Anne expressed her satisfaction with wearing military uniform for the occasion, as it resolved any dilemmas about what to wear for the coronation.

Renowned for her resilience, she was seen smiling with excitement as she made her way into Westminster Abbey.

Beneath her cloak, Princess Anne donned a military uniform adorned with numerous military medals.

To complete her ensemble, she wore a black hat with a striking red feather detail.

However, this particular accessory caused quite a stir on social media as it obstructed Prince Harry's view of the coronation.

Sitting directly behind Princess Anne, Prince Harry's sight was partially blocked by her bold hat choice.

Despite this minor inconvenience, royal fans on social media were enamored with Princess Anne's outfit and praised her for her distinct style.

Princess Anne's decision to wear military garb was due to her important role as King Charles' gold-sticking waiting in the procession.