NEW BLOG POST - The Diamond Jubilee State Coach . . ◼ The Diamond Jubilee State Coach (initially known as the State Coach Britannia) is an enclosed, six-horse-drawn carriage that was made to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 80th birthday, although due to delays, it took another eight years to complete. The coach eventually became a commemoration for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. . ◼ The coach was used for the first time on 4 June 2014 at the State Opening of Parliament. It's been in regular service ever since, often used for state visits. The coach is housed in the Royal Mews along with the other state coaches. . ◼ The carriage was built in Australia by coachbuilder W. J. Frecklington. Frecklington's intention was to create a coach that would encapsulate the history & heritage of the United Kingdom by incorporating material from Britain’s historic buildings, ships & other artifacts. . ◼ The Diamond Jubilee State Coach is therefore an especially wide-ranging representation of the great events, figures & objects of our British history ever assembled, items directly related to more than 30 kings & queens of England, Scotland & Ireland, the most influential characters in British history, her greatest victories, her most treasured places, & her greatest contributions to the world. Including; timber from Lord Nelson’s flagship, HMS Victory; Timber segments from The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle, Henry VIII's flagship the Mary Rose; & much more. I can only fit so much info here, so please take a look at my blog today for much more. . 👑 Simply Priceless, this coach is my favourite, wow the history. . ◼ Please visit my website www.thebritishmonarchy.co.uk for the full description, more photos & great videos of this truly amazing piece of craftsmanship. . . . #DiamondJubilee #StateCoach #RoyalCoach #Historic #History #Historical #Priceless #QueenElizabethII #London #BritishHistory #ElizabethII #Heritage #GreatBritain #UnitedKingdom #England #Wales #Scotland #NorthernIreland #HouseofWindsor #TheBritishMonarchy (at United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoAL7g7l_DF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18ld8xy9vx65