London [UK]May 6 (ANI): The coronation of King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla took place at Westminster Abbey in London today. During a special king’s procession, the royal kings traveled in old carriages.
According to People magazine, the Queen and the King traveled for the entourage in the ‘Diamond Jubilee State Coach’, a six-horse carriage used to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 60th anniversary in 2012.
Windsor Grace (the gray horses used by the royal family) pulled the coach on the way to the coronation. Icon, Shadow, Milford Haven, Echo, Knightsbridge and Tyrone were the horses assigned for the royal bridge.
The royal carriage left Buckingham Palace through Center Gate and proceeded down The Mall, passing Admiralty Arch and south of King Charles I Island, under Whitehall and south of King Charles I Island before arriving at Westminster Abbey, where, local time The coronation started at 11 am. According to a report in People Magazine.
The royal monarchs used to travel in various carriages known as the ‘Gold State Coach’, which was constructed in 1762, on their way back to the palace. It also has significant historical significance as it was employed for the visit of King George III to the State Opening of Parliament.
Queen Camilla wore a dress designed by Bruce Oldfield and made at the designer’s Couture Workroom in Battersea, London.
The royals must have taken good care of the comfort of the carriage as the former Queen Elizabeth’s comments about the comfort of the Grand Barouche were negative. The Queen herself said, “Horrible! It’s only sprung on one lever. Not very comfortable,” the magazine previously reported.
The coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London marks King Charles III as the 40th royal monarch. (ANI)
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