![]() The ride back in the antique coach will presumably be softened by the applause of celebrating onlookers. But riding in the comfortable carriage at the beginning of the day will mean the King and Queen Consort will arrive at Westminster Abbey feeling fresh. It brings broader benefits to society that shouldnt be overlooked. The palace did not offer a reason for the addition of the Diamond Jubilee State Coach to the event. The lavish spectacle of a state ritual is far more than gilded carriages and foreign dignitaries. The carriage is constructed of aluminum but is adorned with material taken from buildings and objects with historical significance, including small pieces of wood from Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, and Nelson’s ship, HMS Victory. INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The epic, hotly anticipated sequel to the instant bestseller The Gilded Ones about a girl with the power to remake her world. It was created for Queen Elizabeth II and presented to her in 2012 to celebrate her then 60-year reign. The Diamond Jubilee State Coach, however, is equipped with modern amenities including air conditioning, heating, power windows, and hydraulic suspension. Years later she described the ride in the antique carriage as "horrible." Universal History Archive // Getty Images ![]() ![]() Queen Elizabeth in the Gold State Coach during her coronation procession in 1953. ![]()
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