1953: CARRIAGE FOR CORONATION

The video describes the royal coach drawn by Cleveland Bays, highlighting the coachmen's attire with steel boots for protection. It details the modern updates to the 200-year-old coach, such as rubber tires and tighter springs, to ensure stability during royal processions. The coach features allegorical paintings by Giovanni Cipriani and has been used in seven coronation ceremonies.

What is the purpose of the steel boot worn by each mounted coachman?

• To enhance their riding skills

• To protect their leg from the shaft

• To signify their rank

• To match the coach's color scheme

What modifications have been made to the 200-year-old State coach?

• It has been painted a new color

• It has been fitted with a new engine

• It has been equipped with new rubber tires and tighter springs

• It has been expanded to accommodate more passengers

Why were new rubber tires added to the State coach?

• To improve its appearance

• To increase its speed

• To minimize swaying during the procession

• To make it more environmentally friendly

Who is the artist behind the allegorical paintings on the coach?

• Raphael

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Giovanni Cipriani

How many coronation ceremonies has the coach been used in, including the upcoming one?

• Eight

• Seven

• Six

• Five