As the Gold-Stick-In-Waiting Princess Anne, 72, will be responsible for the monarch’s personal safety.

As part of her role, she will lead the grand royal procession from Westminster Abbey on its return journey to Buckingham Palace.

Princess Anne will ride on horseback behind King Charles and Queen Camilla who will ride in the Gold State Carriage. She will lead 6,000 armed services personnel back to Buckingham Palace.

The role of Gold-Stick-In-Waiting dates back to the 15^th Century. During this time, two rods, one gold and one silver, would be placed on the monarch to protect them from danger.

Fast forward to the 21^st Century and these roles are now only used for certain royal events such as the Coronation. The roles are typically held by Colonels of the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals.

The role of Silver Stick is to be held during the Coronation by the Commander of the Household Cavalry.

Princess Anne is reportedly “incredibly honours” to be given the position as a thank-you for her unwavering support and loyalty to King Charles.

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Speaking about the role in an interview with CBC, Anne said: “I haven’t asked too many questions. I have a role as Colonel of the Blues and Royals in the Household Cavalry regiment as Gold Stick. And Gold Stick was the original close protection officer.

“Sol that is a role I was asked if I’d like to do for this coronation, so I said yes. Not least of all, it solves my dress problem.”

After the Coronation Procession, Princess Anne will be due to join King Charles and other senior royals on the balcony to watch the Coronation Flypast.

If the weather holds and visibility remains high enough, the six-minute flyover will go ahead with over 60 aircraft soaring low over London.

The flypast will include aircraft both old and new which have shaped Britain’s presence in the skies.

Among the historic aircraft will be Spitfires, Hurricanes, and a Lancaster bomber from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

Meanwhile, F-35B Lightning fighters will represent the latest in Britain’s air defence capability while Texan T Mk1s from 72 Fighter Squadron will be led by RAF hero Wing Commander Chris Ball.

Bringing the flyover to a crescendo will be the iconic aerobatic team, the Red Arrows, who will stream over the capital and the thousands of onlookers below.

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