King Charles III’s coronation on 6th May 2023 is an occasion steeped in history, and the event will see two processions take place; The King’s Procession and The Coronation Procession. Their Majesties will be transported through these processions using two historic coaches; the Diamond Jubilee State Coach and the Gold State Coach, and here we explore the significance of these two coaches.
The Royal Jubilees of Queen Victoria
Having ascended to the throne at only 18 years old on 20 June 1837, Queen Victoria ruled for over 63 years and celebrated her life and reign through a series of Royal Jubilees.
Now, she is Britain’s second-longest reigning monarch, and throughout this blog we will be exploring the two jubilees that she celebrated during her incredible reign.