Princess Anne Looks Like a Boss on Horseback Following King ...

Princess Anne is one of King Charles's closest confidants, so it only makes since that she would be front and center for her older brother's coronation day. The Princess Royal was just spotted riding horseback in the coronation procession from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace.

She is following closely behind the newly crowned King and Queen, serving as the Gold Stick [in waiting]. Per the BBC, "The tradition of this role dates back to the 15th century, where two rods, one gold and one silver, would be placed by the monarch to protect them from danger. These roles are now only really used for such royal events, like the coronation, and is typically held by the Colonels of the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals." It is considered a significant honor.

Earlier this week, in a rare interview with CBC News, Anne was asked: "Is there something we should be looking for, for those of us watching us during the coronation? Some of the details are yet to be released."

"No, I'm waiting to be told. I haven't asked too many questions," Princess Anne responded. "I have a role as the Colonel of the Blues and Royals in the Household Cavalry regiment as Gold Stick [in Waiting]. And Gold Stick was the original close protection officer. So that is a role I was asked if I'd like to do for this coronation, so I said yes. Not least of all, it solves my dress problem."

Later today, she is expected to appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony with the rest of the working royals to greet the public following the historic milestone.