Two of the cars are still in service today for state occasions.
"That long without an invitation for anything but a state occasion?"
There is the opportunity to see the preparations for some State occasions.
The funeral for the old hero was nearly a State occasion.
They play a part in any state occasion on the Thames.
No doubt the queen considered this a holiday rather than a state occasion.
Very occasionally, the queen and later their young son were allowed to appear at his side on state occasions.
She was frequently called on as a soloist for state occasions.
She is often seen wearing them on state occasions.
They only ring for money and on state occasions.