Op GOLDEN ORB for the Coronation of Their Majesties

Royal Marine Band contingent march towards Buckingham Palace [Crown Copyright: LPhot James Clarke]

Operation GOLDEN ORB ~ The UK armed forces are marking the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

News Release, Whitehall, 06 May 2023: [extract] The UK Armed Forces will make a major contribution to the historic Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla through processions, a flypast and gun salutes. The largest military ceremonial operation for 70 years will see around 7,000 personnel participate in ceremonial activities.

Army contingent marching toward their positions [Crown Copyright: Sgt Donald C Todd]

RAF contingent march across Westminster Bridge [Crown Copyright: Sgt Donald C Todd]

Royal Navy contingent march across Westminster Bridge [Crown Copyright: PO Phot Daniel Shepherd]

The King’s Royal Lancers contingent marching toward their positions [Crown Copyright: Sgt Donald C Todd]

Royal Navy contingent marching toward their positions [Crown Copyright: LPhot Gareth Smith]

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