Princess Anne and husband Sir Timothy Laurence arrive for King Charles's Coronation
The Princess Royal had a key role to play at her brother's Coronation today and arrived all smiles at the Abbey with her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence.
Anne, the Princess Royal, and Sir Timothy Laurence arrived all smiles at King Charles III's Coronation. The King's sister was spotted looking relaxed as she took her seat in Westminster Abbey this afternoon accompanied by her husband. She had a key role to play in today's proceedings, but it didn't come until later when the King left the Abbey.
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The Princess Royal served as Charles' Gold-Stick-in-Waiting, a crucial role that ensures the monarch's safety en route to Buckingham Palace.
When the new King and Queen left the Abbey, they rode in a golden state carriage.
The Princess followed on horseback, leading 6,000 troops through the streets of London.
The role is ceremonial, reserved only for state occasions, and held jointly by the Colonels of the Life Guards (LG) and the Blues and Royals (RHG/D).
Both regiments hail from the Household Cavalry of the Household Division.
A royal source told the Daily Mirror that the King personally asked his sister to take on the role and that she was "incredibly honoured" to accept it.
They said the King's decision-making was "clear for all to see", and that he was "rewarding the Princess Royal for her loyalty and her unwavering devotion to duty above all else."
They added: "The King values his sister as a trusted lieutenant and this is the perfect example of such a relationship."
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