Department of Defence
Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel will join military representatives from across the Commonwealth to undertake important ceremonial duties for the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and The Queen Consort to be held in London on 6 May.
Approximately 40 personnel from all Services, represented by Australia’s Federation Guard, will travel to the United Kingdom and undertake duties including participating in The Coronation Procession for Their Majesties during the Coronation ceremony.
In Australia, Defence will support events marking the occasion including a National 21 Gun Salute on the forecourt of Parliament House followed by a flypast by the Royal Australian Air Force.
The summary of ADF support is as follows:
- The ADF contingent of approximately 40 personnel from Australia’s Federation Guard, will undertake ceremonial duties at the Coronation in London and join in the marching procession from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace. ADF personnel will march alongside United Kingdom, Realm and Commonwealth representatives.
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