What Princess Anne's Role As The Gold-Stick-In-Waiting At The Coronation Means

After King Charles III and Queen Camilla are crowned at Westminster, as Gold-Stick-in-Waiting, Princess Anne will ride on horseback directly behind the king and queen as their procession makes its way from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace, the royal residence, according to Leading Britain's Conversation (LBC). Behind Anne will be thousands of active duty British service personnel.

Meanwhile, the Silver Stick in Charles' processions will be held by the Commander of the Household Cavalry, one of many positions in the Household Division of the British armed services, according to the Household Division website. These days both the Gold and Silver Stick typically only appear at such royal events as a king or queen's coronation. When asked to fulfill the duty for her brother, Princess Anne, who was 72 at the time of her brother's crowning, said she was incredibly honored.

A palace source told the Mirror, "[King Charles III] is rewarding the Princess Royal for her loyalty and her unwavering devotion to duty above all else. The King values his sister as a trusted lieutenant and this is the perfect example of such a relationship."