Princess Anne has been granted a highly prestigious role at her brother King Charles III’s coronation in a sign of their close bond as siblings.
The Princess Royal will feature in the coronation procession as the traditional “Gold-Stick-in-Waiting”, a role handed to a person entrusted with the personal safety of the sovereign.This privilege dates back to the 15th century in Tudor times, when two officers were placed close to the sovereign to protect him or her from danger.The role of Gold Stick, now only demonstrated on major state occasions, is held jointly by the Colonels of the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals.
Anne's role will see her lead a procession of 6,000 at the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images Anne was previously second in line behind her older brother Charles but was overtaken by her younger brothers Andrew and Edward before falling behind their subsequent children and grandchildren.
As Charles and Camilla ride in the Gold State Coach back to Buckingham Palace, Anne will trail closely behind.
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