The Royal Mews have announced exactly which horses will be pulling The King's carriage on Coronation Day (Saturday 6th May).
On Coronation Day, the monarch traditionally travels in the Gold State Coach which weighs four tonnes and therefore needs to be pulled by between eight horses. The breed of horses used are known as Windsor Greys and the Royal Mews, which looks after the animals, have now named which ones have been chosen for the special honour.
Icon, Shadow, Milford Haven, Echo, Knightsbridge, Tyrone, Meg and Newark are the eight selected Windsor Greys.
The first six listed will pull the Diamond Jubilee State Coach from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, while Meg and Newark will join for the return journey in the Gold State Coach. The return route will be part of a traditional post-Coronation ceremony procession through London.
Photographs of each horse were shared to the Royal Family's official instagram account, along with the year each was born.
A second post included a video showing the horses out rehearsing for the big day, pulling a stand-in carriage for practice.
"On the streets of London, the Royal Mews have been practising for Coronation day!" read the caption alongside the video.
Built in 1762, the Gold State Coach has been used on every Coronation Day since the 1800s. Queen Elizabeth II used the same carriage on her Coronation Day, and the Windor Greys which were used in this instance were called Cunningham, Tovey, Noah, Tedder, Eisenhower, Snow White, Tipperary and McCreery.
King Charles III souvenirs: The best memorabilia to mark the Coronation
The Coronation Gin - In Collaboration With Historic Royal Palaces
The Coronation Gin is the latest creation from Gin In A Tin, made in collaboration with Historic Royal Palaces. We love the beautiful design, which features a magnificent gold foiled crown, adorned with the iconic symbols of the four nations of the United Kingdom: a classic English rose, a traditional Scottish thistle, a springtime Welsh daffodil and the delicate Irish shamrock.
Upon sipping, you will notice distinctive notes of coriander, cardamom, lemon peel and botanicals centred around juniper berries. This tipple makes for the ultimate royal celebration drink, particularly when making a classic gin cocktail.
Raise your cuppa to our new King with Emma Bridgewater's commemorative mug. Perfect for fans to snap up in time for the Coronation.
3 Cheers for King Charles III Tin Tea Caddy
Keep your teabags safe and secure in this colourful caddy. Featuring King Charles' official cypher and rows of miniature crowns, it's available to purchase for just £10.
Coronation Party Embroidered Cushion in Luxury Wool Felt
This fabulous appliquéd and hand-embroidered cushion celebrates the Coronation in style. A beautiful keepsake to treasure for years to come.
This commemorative mug features the words 'King Charles Coronation' and includes an illustration of a crown surrounded by Union Jack flags. It's perfect to add to your Coronation memorabilia collection.
Featuring King Charles' official cypher, this handprinted mug from Etsy is a wonderful keepsake for the coronation of the King.
These stylish crown studs are an original design by jewellery artist Francesca Stella, hand-crafted in her studio in Cornwall using your choice of ethical gold.
The design is available exclusively on the Country Living Marketplace and can have the Coronation commemorative hallmark applied to them upon request before purchase.
Raise your morning coffee to our new King with Emma Bridgewater's appropriate 1/2 pint mug.
Coronation Delphinium Crown Commemorative Tea Towel in Blue
Printed and made in Great Britain, this Coronation commemorative tea towel celebrates King Charles III's favourite flower, the Delphinium, and his love of nature. It's made from 100% sustainably farmed cotton and is printed using reactive inks that are free from harmful chemicals.
Don't start your Coronation party without these Union Jack bunting napkins from Emma Bridgewater.
Protect your coffee table from spills and stains with this King Charles III coaster. Made from beech, it features the King's official cypher.
We love this commemorative mug which features an official portrait of King Charles III. It's the perfect souvenir to get your hands on ahead of the Coronation.
Dunoon His Majesty the King Charles III Accession Wessex Shape Mug
Enjoy your morning brew in this King Charles III Coronation mug. Embellished with 22 carat gold, it features the silhouette of the King on the front and back, and is decorated with vine motifs and a beautiful deep blue colour.
This commemorative tea towel features an official portrait of the King alongside the words 'King Charles III, 8th September 2022'.
Hang this King Charles Coronation flag at your street party to celebrate our new monarch.
Black Toast King & Queen Set Of 2 1/2 Pint Mugs
Give your kitchen cupboards the royal treatment with this set of two King and Queen mug from Emma Bridgewater. Each set comes presented in a box.
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