Members of the royal family take part in the Big Help Out events on Monday
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Watched by his mother Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince George tries his hand at archery while taking part in the Big Help Out, in Slough, west of London on Monday. AFP -
Princess Charlotte gives it a go as celebrations for King Charles III's coronation drew to a close on Monday with a nationwide volunteering drive. PA -
Prince Louis sees if he can add some strings to his bow. PA -
The Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis joined volunteers to help renovate and improve the 3rd Upton Scouts' hut in Slough, as part of the Big Help Out. PA -
Prince George helps out with some woodwork as Britain enjoyed a bank holiday for the coronation weekend. Getty -
The young royals watch on as a Big Help Out event takes place in Slough. Getty -
The Princess of Wales and Prince Louis watch Prince William (not pictured) use a digger. Reuters -
Prince Louis grabs a shovel to help out. AP -
Prince George tries out some hand-painting at the 3rd Upton Scouts' hut in Slough, where the royals joined volunteers helping to renovate and improve the building. AFP -
Prince Louis admires some of his handiwork. AFP -
Prince William and his son Prince Louis try out using the controls of a digger in the scout hut grounds. Getty -
The Prince of Wales and Prince Louis joined volunteers as countless events were held across Britain under the Big Help Out drive. PA -
Princess Charlotte stains some wood. Getty
The Coronation Big Lunch - in pictures
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Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak offers a plate of sandwiches to US first lady Jill Biden during a coronation Big Lunch in Downing Street. PA -
Musicians play during a Big Lunch celebration in London. AP -
Members of the public enjoy the coronation weekend next to Battersea Power Station in London. Getty Images -
The Coronation Carnival Parade makes its way along the promenade during celebrations in Morecambe. Reuters -
Residents attend a street party in Chiswick, West London. AFP -
Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, arrives for the Big Lunch in Cranleigh, Surrey. PA -
People celebrate Britain's King Charles' coronation with a Big Lunch at Regent's Park in London. Reuters -
Sophia, three, laughs as she is thrown up in the air during The Big Lunch at The Long Walk in Windsor. Getty Images -
A member of the public wears a crown at the Coronation fete in Redruth, Cornwall. Getty Images -
Women take selfies at The Big Lunch in Windsor. Getty Images -
A cypher for King Charles is seen on the grass next to people celebrating the Big Lunch on the prom, in Morecambe. Reuters -
People get ready for the Big Lunch in Windsor. Getty Images -
A child has a Union Jack flag painted on his face for a party in St James' Church in London. Reuters -
People dressed as kings make their way to The Big Lunch in Windsor. Getty Images -
A volunteer sets up tables and chairs for the Big Lunch in Regent’s Park. Getty Images
King Charles III's coronation: Incredible images from a historic day - in pictures
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King Charles III wearing the Imperial State Crown and carrying the Sovereign's Orb and Sceptre leaves Westminster Abbey after the coronation in May 6. AFP -
King Charles and Queen Camilla watch the flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Reuters -
King Charles looks up as the St Edward's Crown is held above his head by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. Getty -
Crowds fill the Mall following the coronation of King Charles. PA -
King Charles leaves Westminster Abbey as king. PA -
The Archbishop of Canterbury crowns King Charles. Reuters -
A girl waves Union Jack flags as King Charles and Queen Camilla wave to the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. AP -
Queen Camilla departs Westminster Abbey. PA -
Military personnel as the coronation procession travels along the Mall towards Buckingham Palace. PA -
Prince William kisses his father King Charles III during his coronation ceremony. PA -
King Charles III and Queen Camilla with members of the royal family stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. EPA -
King Charles and Queen Camilla smile at each other on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. AFP -
King Charles receives the St Edward's Crown. PA -
Catherine, Princess of Wales arrives at Westminster Abbey. AFP -
A giant screen in Piccadilly Circus, central London, showing the ceremony. AP -
King Charles and Queen Camilla after being crowned in Westminster Abbey. Getty -
King Charles and Queen Camilla leave Buckingham Palace in the Diamond Jubilee Carriage. Getty -
King Charles begins the journey back to Buckingham Palace in the Gold State Coach. AFP -
People watch the coronation on a big screen at Bristol Cathedral. EPA -
The king and queen receive a royal salute from members of the military in the gardens of Buckingham Place. PA -
The king and queen in the Gold State Coach, pulled by eight Windsor Greys, at Parliament Square. PA -
Kate smiles as Prince Louis shouts as they wait for the Royal Air Force fly-past. AFP
Yawning Prince Louis steals the show alongside sister Princess Charlotte
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Prince Louis yawns as he arrives at Westminster Abbey. AFP -
Prince William, Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Catherine, Princess of Wales attend the Coronation. Getty -
Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, children of William, Prince and Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, arrive at Westminster Abbey for the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Getty Images -
Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis follow their parents into Westminster Abbey. AP -
Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis with their mother, Kate. AP -
Prince George, left, serves as a page to King Charles III at Westminster Abbey. AP -
Prince George, centre, at the coronation ceremony. PA -
Prince George, left, with King Charles in Westminster Abbey. PA -
Prince George, centre, ahead of the coronation ceremony. PA
King Charles III and Queen Camilla during their coronation ceremony
The Prince and Princess of Wales with Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis
King and Queen of Jordan arrive at Westminster Abbey
Royal fans gather to watch King Charles III's coronation - in pictures
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People watch a live screening of the coronation, inside Truro Cathedral, England. Getty Images -
Visitors shelter from the rain as they watch a live broadcast in Hyde Park, London. Bloomberg -
Watching a 21-round salute being fired at Hillsborough Castle, near Belfast. PA -
Catching the coronation on a big screen in Centenary Square, Birmingham. Getty Images -
A screening at Cardiff Castle, in Wales. AFP -
At the Eurovision Village, Liverpool. PA -
Residents eat at a street party in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Bloomberg -
A young royal fan applies red, white and blue face paint to fellow followers in The Mall in London. Reuters -
A coronation picnic is prepared in Hyde Park, London. Getty -
Masks of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla on show for coronation day in London. Reuters -
A reveller wears a suit of Union flags as he waits to watch King Charles's coronation procession in The Mall in London. Reuters -
Large crowds gather in The Mall in London - many anticipating rain after Friday's downpours. Reuters -
People begin to arrive in Hyde Park, where giant screens will show the coronation of King Charles III. Getty -
Colourful hair in The Mall as the crowds gather for King Charles's coronation procession. Reuters -
In Whitehall, royal watchers book their positions for a good view of the coronation procession. AP
Spectators line the streets on coronation day
Troops in full military uniform arrive from various military barracks
Guests arrive for the coronation reception - in pictures
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King Abdullah II of Jordan and Queen Rania arrive at the palace Buckingham Palace reception. Reuters -
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, speaks with King Charles at the reception. Wam -
Britain's King Charles III, left, speaks to the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska and the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, during the reception. AP -
The Princess of Wales talks with US first lady Jill Biden and her granddaughter Finnegan Biden during the reception. Reuters -
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrives with his wife Michal for the reception. PA -
Prince Albert II of Monaco and his wife Charlene, Princess of Monaco, arrive at the reception. Reuters -
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain arrive at the reception. Reuters -
Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema arrive at the reception at Buckingham Palace. Reuters -
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and her husband Heiko arrive at the reception. PA -
Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko arrive at the reception. Reuters -
Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands and Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange, arrive at Buckingham Palace. Reuters -
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty arrive at the event. Reuters -
King Carl Gustaf of Sweden and Crown Princess Victoria arrive at the reception. Reuters -
Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah arrives at the reception. Reuters -
Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim arrives at the reception. Reuters
The UK prepares for the coronation of King Charles III - in pictures
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Royal enthusiasts at their impromptu campsite on The Mall in London, where they await the May 6 coronation procession of King Charles III. Getty -
Police officers patrol near Westminster Abbey as security is heightened for the coronation. AFP -
A telephone box in the village of Compton, Surrey, decorated with the ears, nose and crown of King Charles. AFP -
A royal fan takes a break after booking his spot on the coronation route in London. AP -
Town crier Tony Appleton takes the train into central London. AFP -
The drum major's state coat, adorned with the new CR III cypher, to be worn during the coronation. AFP -
Decorations are put up outside Number 10 Downing Street in London. AP -
A royal fan gets into the spirit of the coronation on the Mall outside Buckingham Palace. Reuters -
Yeoman of the Guard, the British sovereign's bodyguards, prepare to board a bus in London. Getty -
The UK's military held a full dress rehearsal for the coronation ceremony of King Charles III on Tuesday night. Reuters -
A royal fan sleeps at The Mall outside Buckingham Palace as the countdown to the coronation continues. Reuters -
Big Ben, in central London, is lit up during a rehearsal for the ceremony. PA -
An art installation in London depicts St Edward's Crown. AP -
Madame Tussauds in Sydney, Australia, unveils a waxwork figure of King Charles, alongside figures of Prince William and his wife Kate. Reuters -
Royalists have slept out on The Mall in London for days for the best view of the ceremony. EPA -
A knitted coronation-themed postbox topper in Isleworth, London. AP -
Tailor William Skinner with a ceremonial uniform on Savile Row, London, before the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla, on May 6. Reuters -
Caroline de Guitaut, deputy surveyor of the King's Works of Art, adjusts the imperial mantle, a part of the coronation vestments, in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace. AFP -
A banner celebrating the coronation at Kings Cross Station in London. AP -
Upholsterer Beatrice Ekwalla works on restoring a throne chair for the coronation at the Marlborough House workshops in London. AFP -
Royal fan Margaret Tyler poses for a portrait in the living room of her home in north London. EPA -
Parliament Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle with the Speaker's State Coach. PA -
Violinist Adrianna Forbes-Dorant, 17, takes part in a rehearsal with the Brixton Chamber Orchestra for coronation performances in London. AP -
British Army soldiers rehearse at RAF Odiham for a coronation parade. Getty -
Shoppers browse souvenirs for the coronation of King Charles III outside the Houses of Parliament in London. Reuters -
Temporary stands are constructed on The Mall outside Buckingham Palace, central London. PA -
Members of the military pass by Westminster Abbey in central London during a night-time rehearsal for the coronation. AP -
Britain's Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, attends a Coronation Big Lunch at Westminster Abbey. Reuters -
The London Scottish Band in Burlington Arcade, London, at an unveiling of a celebratory installation to mark the coronation. PA -
A crown is placed on top of a flagpole on The Mall in London. Getty Images -
The official 'Crowning of the King' souvenir programme sits on a shop shelf in central London. AFP -
Workers prepare the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the big event. AFP -
Ardent monarchist Anita Atkinson sits among her 13,283 pieces of royal memorabilia at her Weardale farm near Bishop Auckland. AFP -
Members of the Household Cavalry take part in a rehearsal for the coronation at Buckingham Palace. Getty Images -
King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla will travel to the coronation in the modern Diamond Jubilee State Coach and return in the Gold State Coach, pictured. PA -
A potter works on chinaware produced for the coronation at a factory in Stoke-on-Trent. AFP -
The Coronation Chair, also known as St Edward's Chair or King Edward's Chair, at Westminster Abbey in London. AFP -
King Charles is presented with the first struck £5 coronation coin by Royal Mint chief executive Anne Jessopp and director Rebecca Morgan at Windsor Castle. Reuters -
The first struck £5 coronation coin. Reuters -
A member of staff at Fudge Kitchen puts up bunting in Windsor. PA -
A crown made by British milliner Justin Smith, created using 319 Scrabble tiles to mark the board game's 75th anniversary and the coronation. PA -
People browse a souvenir kiosk in London. Reuters -
The new commemorative 50p coin, part of the coronation coin collection. PA
UAE schools celebrate King Charles III's coronation - in pictures
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Repton School Abu Dhabi pupils enjoyed the festivities ahead of the coronation ceremony. Victor Besa / The National -
Paper crowns, balloon arches and tea parties were enjoyed by the pupils. Victor Besa / The National -
Older children learned about the history of the British monarchy while the younger pupils decorated crowns. Victor Besa / The National -
Hailey Perzinski, nine, year five, of Repton School Abu Dhabi prepares for King Charles III's coronation. Victor Besa / The National -
Pupils were in high spirits at school the day before the coronation ceremony. Victor Besa / The National -
Schools were decorated with flags and bunting. Victor Besa / The National -
Repton School Abu Dhabi pupils prepare for the king's coronation. Victor Besa / The National -
Pupils at Repton School Abu Dhabi recreated classic British street parties in the classroom. Victor Besa / The National -
Colourful paper crowns were made in anticipation of the real thing. Victor Besa / The National -
Tea parties with cake and finger sandwiches were held on the last day of school before the coronation. Victor Besa / The National -
Crowns came in all shapes, colours and sizes. Victor Besa / The National -
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Pupils wore crowns and learnt about Buckingham Palace ahead of the coronation ceremony. Photo: Gems Royal Dubai School -
Arts and crafts in preparation for the coronation ceremony. Photo: Gems Royal Dubai School -
Brighton College Dubai held a coronation party. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Balloons added a splash of British colour. Antonie Robertson / The National -
The food was decorated in British colours. Antonie Robertson/The National -
Children hope more parties are held this weekend. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Art and crafts helped pupils learn about the coronation. Antonie Robertson / The National -
The pupils helped to decorate Brighton College Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Teachers also enjoyed the event. Antonie Robertson / The National
Coronation vestments - in pictures
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King Charles will put on the Supertunica, a gold-sleeved coat created for his great-grandfather, King George V, in 1911. All photos: PA -
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Caroline de Guitaut, deputy surveyor of the king's works of art at the Royal Collection Trust, adjusts the Imperial Mantle -
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The Coronation Sword Belt is a symbol of the monarch's commitment to justice and the protection of his subjects
The coronation coaches - in pictures
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King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will return from the coronation ceremony in the Gold State Coach. PA -
The Diamond Jubilee State Coach will take the royal couple to the coronation. PA -
Queen Elizabeth II in the Gold State Coach in Trafalgar Square on the way from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey for her coronation in 1953. PA -
Queen Elizabeth returns to Buckingham Palace in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach after delivering the queen's speech in 2019. PA -
The Gold State Coach passes Buckingham Palace during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant in June 2022. PA -
A hologram of Queen Elizabeth on the windows of the Gold State Coach during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant in June 2022. AP -
The Gold State Coach on display at the Royal Mews in Buckingham Palace. PA -
A painting on the side of the Gold State Coach. PA -
A coat of arms on the Diamond Jubilee State Coach. PA -
Detail from a door panel in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach. PA -
Detail from the Diamond Jubilee State Coach. PA
Who was alongside King Charles on the balcony after the coronation?
King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by their close family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation procession and royal salute.
Until the final moment, it was not known which family members had received the invite to join the newly crowned king and queen.
Still wearing their crowns, the king and queen were first accompanied by the pages of honour, who included Prince George. The king's other pages were Lord Oliver Cholmondeley, son of Lord-in-Waiting the Marquess of Cholmondeley, Ralph Tollemache, son of the King’s godson Edward Tollemache, and Nicholas Barclay, grandson of King Charles’s second cousin Sarah Troughton.
The queen's pages were her grandsons, twins Gus and Louis Lopes and Freddy Parker Bowles, plus her great-nephew Arthur Elliot.
What is the Gold State Coach?
Following the service, a grander coronation procession will take place, with the king and queen consort travelling in the Gold State Coach.
Pulled by eight Windsor Greys, the coach will make its way from Westminster Abbey back to Buckingham Palace, where a Royal Salute from the UK and Commonwealth Armed Forces will honour King Charles and the Queen Consort on their special day.
The Gold State Coach, a stunning eight-horse-drawn carriage steeped in history, will once again grace the streets of London for King Charles III's coronation.
Commissioned in 1760 by Francis Rawdon-Hastings for King George III and designed by Sir William Chambers, this 4.4-tonne wooden masterpiece is covered in gold leaf and adorned with intricate sculptures and ornamentation.
Measuring seven metres long and 2.1 metres wide, the Gold State Coach has been used for every coronation since William IV, as well as other significant royal occasions.
The carriage is now postilion-ridden in four pairs, as its weight allows it to move only at a walking pace.
The gilded brakes are operated by the grooms, ensuring safe and smooth travel.
Which horses are pulling King Charles and Queen Camilla's gilded coronation carriage?
The royal carriage of King Charles III and Queen Camilla is being pulled by eight Windsor Grey horses as it makes the procession back to Buckingham Palace.
The horses for the coronation procession are called Icon, Shadow, Milford Haven, Newark, Echo, Knightsbridge, Meg and Tyrone.
Six of them pulled the Diamond Jubilee State Coach that earlier brought the king and queen to Westminster Abbey for the service.
However, eight are needed for the return trip to the palace in the heavier Gold State Coach, which travels at walking pace.
Windsor Greys are selected by palace staff to pull ceremonial carriages.
Dozens more horses are involved in the day’s proceedings as part of a Household Cavalry mounted band.
The drum horses Atlas and Apollo led the earlier procession from the palace to the coronation church.
Who are the Sovereign's Escort guards in King Charles III's coronation procession?
The King’s Company Grenadier Guards have had a starring role at every coronation since 1661 in a history dating back to distinguished loyalty to Charles II.
Their new flag, with its personal link to Charles III, will be on show at his coronation on May 6. They make up part of the Sovereign's Escort alongside King Charles, who will be travelling to Westminster Abbey in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach.
The Grenadier Guards company was founded from the rubble of Charles II’s defeat at the Battle of Worcester and his time living in exile in Bruges.
Loyal compatriots who stayed by the king's side during those days would become his most trusted personal troops, and form the Life Guards and the Grenadier Guards.
Inkerman Company of 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, on duty at the coronation, have recently returned from Iraq, where they have been providing force protection and training the Iraqi Army.
The Grenadier Guards is a company in the British Army with a routine role in British coronations, its members' historical loyalty having created a strong bond with the serving monarch.
It was founded in 1656 — four years before the restoration of the monarchy.
Serving soldiers must demonstrate the highest values and standards, aspire to excellence and are chosen from among the fittest and most able guardsmen.
Today’s company captain is Maj Johnny Hathaway-White who has completed three tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq, and worked extensively in Africa.
What is Zadok the Priest? The music at King Charles's coronation
A choir at Westminster Abbey will continue a royal tradition on Saturday by singing the hymn Zadok the Priest at the most sacred moment of King Charles III's coronation.
The hymn by German composer Georg Frederick Handel has been played at every British coronation since 1727.
It was composed for the coronation of King George II, who was born in Germany and was a patron of Handel.
The name refers to the biblical story of King Solomon being anointed by the priest Zadok and the Prophet Nathan.
The Old Testament tale is also the origin of the procedure in which the king is anointed with holy oil by the Archbishop of Canterbury — the moment at which the hymn is sung.
Outside of royal events, an adapted version of Zadok the Priest was composed in 1992 as the anthem for football's Champions League.
What does queen consort mean and how is it different to queen?
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September, there were several changes to royal titles. Prince Charles's became King Charles III. And, as his wife, Camilla, the former Duchess of Cornwall, became officially known as Her Majesty the Queen Consort.
In Queen Elizabeth's platinum jubilee message last year, she said it was her “sincere wish” that Camilla be known as Queen Consort when her husband becomes king.
The title also means she sat at King Charles's side at his coronation on Saturday where she was also crowned. She is now officially Queen Camilla.
A queen consort is a royal by marriage, the king's wife. It is a symbolic role, meaning she is queen while the king is on the throne, but won't inherit the throne after he dies.
Why is Rishi Sunak reading from the Bible in the coronation service?
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, a Hindu, will read from the Bible at King Charles's coronation ceremony, a decision that has sparked questions about the significance of his participation and the relationship between his personal faith and his role as prime minister.
Mr Sunak will read Colossians 1:9-17, which emphasises the love of Christ and the importance of service to others, aligns with the values of the British monarchy and the theme of the coronation liturgy, “Called to Serve”.
In doing so, he continues the tradition of British prime ministers participating in state occasions as representatives of the host nation's government.
As the first Hindu and person of Indian origin to hold the position, Mr Sunak's reading at the coronation demonstrates his commitment to representing the UK's diversity.
Lambeth Palace has clarified that Mr Sunak's personal faith is not an issue during the Anglican service since he is participating in his capacity as prime minister.
What are the Swords of Offering and Temporal Justice? Coronation insignia explained
An array of ceremonial swords will be presented at King Charles's coronation, each symbolising aspects of the monarch's duties and responsibilities.
The symbolic weapons not only embody the history and traditions of the British monarchy but also serve as a reminder of the sovereign's commitment to the nation, the law, and the faith.
But what are the meanings and stories behind each of these unique and majestic swords, as they play a pivotal role in this momentous occasion?
Sword of Offering: Protecting the Church
The Sword of Offering will be presented by the Archbishop of Canterbury, signifying the monarch's commitment to defending the Church of England.
The steel sword features a gold hilt and an engraved blade, with the inscription “Ecclesiae Anglicanae Defensor”, a Latin phrase that translates to “Defender of the Church of England”.
This engraving on the Sword of Offering signifies the British monarch's responsibility to protect and support the Church of England, emphasising the close relationship between the monarchy and the established church.
The Lord Great Chamberlain will carry this sword during the procession.
Interview: Bearer of Sword of Spiritual Justice at coronation tells of military and monarchy link
What does queen consort mean and how is it different to queen?
Why is Princess Anne called Gold Stick in Waiting at King Charles's coronation?
Britain’s Princess Anne will perform the memorably named role of Gold Stick in Waiting during the coronation of her brother King Charles III on Saturday.
The princess, 72, will ride on horseback behind the king’s state coach when it returns from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace after the coronation.
Her title is that of a royal bodyguard who would once have wielded a golden-tipped staff to protect England’s kings and queens.
The role is now a symbolic one but it gives the king’s sister a prominent place in the procession.
Princess Anne is often considered one of the most popular royals after largely steering clear of family scandals.
A YouGov poll published this week showed she was viewed positively by 72 per cent of the British public, the joint-highest score in the family with Prince William.
Admirers credit her with an understated diligence and her role on Saturday has been seen as a reward for her loyalty.
The role of Gold Stick is invoked only on state occasions such as parades and the official opening of parliament.
It can be held by the colonel of one of two cavalry regiments, the Life Guards, and the Blues and Royals.
The princess, a former Olympic equestrian and BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1971, is colonel of the Blues and Royals.
The only daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, she is also known as the Princess Royal.
Who will be alongside King Charles on the balcony following the coronation?
King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla will be joined by their family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in what is expected to be one of the iconic moments of the day.
But which family members will be invited to join the newly crowned king and queen will be kept secret until the final moment.
Certainties are the ever-popular Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, along with their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
Additionally, Princess Anne and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence were likely to be present, as well as Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.
