Monique C. and Monique F. had a different afternoon.
Monique C. writes:
During our free afternoon, before going to the theatre, we went to visit the Royal Mews near Buckingham Palace. We saw many horse-drawn coaches. One was marvellous!! A coach from out of a fairytale !!! The GOLD STATE COACH !!! It was made in 1762. It needs eight horses to draw this vehicle weighing 4 tons! The interior is lined with velvet and satin.
Since 1821, it is used the day of the coronation of the King (or the Queen). But the last day out was for the Queen's Jubilee in 2002.
We also saw the Australian State Coach (1988) which is heated and fitted with electric windows and air-conditioning!
And we saw a royal Rolls-Royce.
