Princess Anne Takes Prominent Role at King Charles’s Coronation

Princess Anne, known as the Princess Royal, has been bestowed with a significant role at the upcoming coronation of King Charles.

In recognition of her unwavering loyalty, she will participate in the procession as the esteemed gold stick in waiting, a title traditionally assigned to an individual responsible for the safety of the sovereign.

However, her appointment as a replacement for Prince Harry as a coronation guard has raised concerns.

On May 6, following the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, Princess Anne will accompany the new King and Queen on horseback as a personal aide de camp to His Majesty.

She will lead a grand parade of 6,000 military personnel back to Buckingham Palace while Charles and Camilla ride the gold state coach.

This privilege can be traced back to the 15th century during the Tudor era when the King was protected by two officers, a gold stick and a silver stick, stationed nearby.

According to sources within the royal circle, King Charles personally informed his sister about his decision and she expressed immense honor in accepting the position.

Despite their childhood squabbles, the siblings have maintained a close relationship, with Charles often envious of Anne's strong bond with their late father, Prince Philip.

Insiders reveal that the King, aged 74, frequently seeks counsel from his reliable Lieutenant Anne and values her straightforward approach.

This appointment by the King is a clear indication of his appreciation for Princess Anne's commitment to service and dedication.

It exemplifies the trusted lieutenant relationship that the King holds with his sister.

The function of gold stick is jointly held by the Colonels of the Lifeguards (L.G.)

and the Blues and Royals (R.H.G.D.

), both regiments of the Household Cavalry within the Household Division.

Presently, this role is only showcased during ceremonial and state occasions.

The silver stick, a colonel who serves as the commander of the Household Cavalry, assumes all official responsibilities for the monarch.

Anne has previously served as the Colonel of the Blues and Royals Cavalry Regiment of the British Army, which is a part of the Household Cavalry, during formal and state events.

As a former personal A.D.C.

to the late Queen, she has ridden on horseback during the Trooping the Colour parades in London, which commemorate the monarch's birthday.

The coronation procession from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace will be an awe-inspiring spectacle.

It will be witnessed by millions of people worldwide, making it a historic event.

The parade will include armed forces from the Commonwealth, British Overseas Territories, all branches of the British Armed Forces, the Sovereign's Bodyguard, and Royal Watermen.

Upon reaching Buckingham Palace, the King and Queen will gather on the balcony to express their gratitude to the nation and witness a flypast by the Royal Air Force.

Buckingham Palace representatives have stated that further details about the coronation procession will be disclosed in due course.

In other news, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands looked magnificent in green, while her daughter Princess Amalia's outfit cost $1,262 and contrasted with her mother's choice.

On King's Day, Queen Maxima, accompanied by her daughters Princess Katharina Amalia (known as Amalia) and Princess Ariane, stepped out of the palace to celebrate their father, King Willem-Alexander.

However, it was Maxima and Amalia's vibrant attire that caught everyone's attention.

The 51-year-old Queen donned a brand new ensemble, featuring a green melso silk knitted top from Natan Couture's SS23 Couture collection.

She paired it with a green bowed belted wrap skirt, also from the same collection.

The skirt, made of green fail with a bowed belt, perfectly complemented her overall look.

Meanwhile, Princess Amalia wore an outfit that cost $1,262 but clashed with her mother's vibrant choice.

The contrasting green and purple colors of Queen Maxima and Princess Amalia created a striking visual display on King's Day.