I fear for those of us familiar with the previous 20th century coronations the event in a week might be disappointing. The glamour and grandeur of the previous events will have been exchanged for inclusivity and equality. If they really scrap the idea of other royals and nobles using coronets the one thing that reminded the newly anointed and crowned monarch that he is only the primus inter pares has been lost.
I've seen pics of HRH as Gold Stick in Waiting riding astride in white breeches and thigh boots - which would not be appropriate for inside the Abbey I think. Imagine the noise she would make walking down the aisle!
Also seen a pic of her, standing, in trousers and ordinary shoes presumably, which would look much better inside the Abbey.
Riding sidesaddle ["astride" edited out] is very unlikely for the Princess Royal but we never know. She could surprise us but I think the long skirt is not suited to walking because it is a strange shape. Not sure.
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