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The Royal Diamond Jubilee State Coach was built in 2010. Leather, wood and gilding are used for decoration. The second carriage, the Gold State Coach, is no less impressive and packed with modern tech.
Preparations for the coronation of King Charles III have reached the finish line and the royal transport is ready for it. As a reminder for those who are not aware of this fact yet – the coronation of Charles III is already in just two days, on May 6, Saturday.
Naturally, King Charles III and Queen Consort Camila will travel around London in a gilded Gold State Coach on May 6. This carriage was built back in 1760 and has been used for the coronation of all British monarchs since 1830, starting with the coronation of William IV.
However, the use of such a carriage is limited due to its age and impracticality. The carriage is 8.8 m (29 feet) long, 3.7 m (12 feet) high, weighs 3900 kg, and is not very comfortable. Usually, eight horses are harnessed to it at the same time.
Two carriages for King Charles III
To make the process simpler and smoother – and certainly more festive – the coronation of King Charles III will take place with two carriages at once, and the second one will be no less interesting. It was built in 2010 in Australia and was dedicated to the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II, celebrated in 2012 (marking 60 years on the throne).
However, the carriage was used for the first time only in 2014, during the opening of the session of the UK Parliament.
Named the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, the carriage is very unusual. For example, it is equipped with an air conditioner, a heater, and electrically operated windows – they are powered by batteries. A hydraulic suspension is responsible for comfort.
The interior of the carriage is decorated with expensive leather and gold leaves. In addition, wood from the royal palaces of Balmoral and Osborne House and from several British cathedrals were used for decoration. The gilded crown on top of the carriage is made from the wood of Admiral Nelson’s flagship, HMS Victory.
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