The Diamond Jubilee State CoachPhoto: Yui Mok/PA Images (Getty Images)
Seventy years after the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the coronation of King Charles III had to take place. always be a different ceremony. The advances in transportation technology, for example, have been incredible. Britain, along with France, had developed a supersonic passenger airline and the Concorde was retired after 27 years of service. However, the monarch will continue to travel to and from the state event in a horse-drawn carriage.
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Next month King Charles III. travel from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach to be officially crowned King. While the six-horse state carriage might not look out of place in the 19th century, the carriage is a 21st-century design and equipped with modern conveniences. Sally Goodsir, curator of the Royal Collection Trust, told the BBC: “It’s made of aluminium, which is quite unusual given that most are made of wood, and it also has hydraulic suspension, which means the ride is incredibly comfortable. “
The front axle of the Diamond Jubilee State CoachPhoto: Yui Mok/PA Images (Getty Images)
Built in 2010 by Australian coachbuilder WJ Frecklington, the Diamond Jubilee State Coach was first used by Queen Elizabeth II for the 2014 State Opening of Parliament. As Goodsir notes, the carriage body and wheels were made of aluminum and made to be indistinguishable from traditional wooden carriages. The state car weighs 2.75 tons and is equipped with a hydraulic suspension system to ensure a smooth ride for passengers. The car is also equipped with air conditioning and electric windows.
The Gold State CoachPhoto: Yui Mok/PA Images (Getty Images)
However, King Charles will travel back to the Palace in the Gold State Coach. The carriage was built in 1762 and has been used at every British coronation since 1831. Despite its opulently gilded exterior, the experience of riding on the carriage’s crude strut suspension is an unforgettable experience. Every British monarch, including Victoria and Elizabeth II, has complained about riding in the Gold State Coach since its inception. King Charles’ ride in the Gold State Coach takes place on May 6th.