Crowds cheer as procession travels towards Westminster Abbey Coronation
First Lady Jill Biden has arrived at Westminster Abbey alongside her granddaughter, Finnegan.
First Lady of the United States, Dr Jill Biden, and her granddaughter Finnegan Biden arrive at Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III.First Lady of the United States, Dr Jill Biden, and her granddaughter Finnegan Biden arrive at Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III.
The royal couple will use the coach, which has transported every king and queen to their coronation since 1831, but only on their return journey from the abbey. For their journey from Buckingham Palace to the abbey, they will travel in the newest carriage in the , the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, which was made to commemorate Elizabeth's 60 years on the throne in 2012.
The Gold State Coach used in British coronations photographed at the Royal Mews in Buckingham Palace, 2022.The reason for the break with the tradition of using the Gold State Coach for both journeys is not known, but it likely has to do with the factSeveral monarchs complained about the coach and its jarring movements, which were made additionally uncomfortable because the passengers were wearing heavy crowns during their journey. Queen Victoria complained of its"disturbing oscillations.
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