Garrison Sergeant Major Andrew 'Vern' Stokes, took charge of military and ceremonial aspects of the historic day.
Garrison Sergeant Major Andrew ‘Vern’ Stokes with his BAFTA award at Ironbridge Rotary Club dinner where he was guest speaker. Photo: Dave Bagnall.
The Diamond Jubilee State Coach, accompanied by the Sovereign's Escort of the Household Cavalry, including Andrew Stokes, travels along The Mall in the King's Procession ahead of the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in central London."Watching the troops march across Westminster Bridge to music on Saturday morning provided some incredible images of service personnel.
King Charles III waves as he leaves the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London, following the coronation. Photo: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire"To get 4,500 through a small gate in a finite amount of time and get them formed up in good order, it worked really well and topped off the day," he said.
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