![]() ![]() On Saturday, Anne was tasked with guarding her older sibling as he made his way back to Buckingham Palace following his lengthy coronation ceremony. “These roles are now only really used for such royal events, like the coronation, and is typically held by the Colonels of the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals.” “The tradition of this role dates back to the 15th century, where two rods, one gold and one silver, would be placed by the monarch to protect them from danger,” according to the BBC. The position originated with two officers - a Gold Stick and a Silver Stick - who were tasted with protecting the monarch. Queen Elizabeth II’s only daughter’s original mode of transportation came as a result of her role as the Gold-Stick-in-Waiting, which she’s held since 1998. Princess Anne Through the Years Princess Anne Through the Years ![]()
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