Special Coronation buses and drivers sporting red, white and blue …

Two special buses to honour King Charles III have been unveiled and will be in operation in Hull over the Coronation weekend.

The Stagecoach East Midland buses have been decorated in a special livery, featuring the official royal emblem, to commemorate King Charles III’s Coronation. The momentous event will be the first for 70 years, since Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation in 1953.

The Coronation buses are set to be in operation in both Hull and Lincoln from Saturday to Monday, May 6 to 8, and will be seen across the region over the coming months. The livery features Great British bunting style vinyls; blue, white and red roundels and includes the strapline: “We’re proud to join the community in Commemorating The Coronation of King Charles III” on the rear and both sides of the buses.

Many Stagecoach East Midlands drivers will be wearing red, white and blue, over the Bank Holiday weekend, in honour of the national event. Dave Skepper, managing director at Stagecoach East Midlands, said “The King’s Coronation will be a very special and significant event in history and we’re delighted to mark the celebration with these two specially decorated Coronation buses.

“We hope they help to spread a bit of extra joy and excitement in our local communities, as we celebrate this momentous event over the Coronation weekend.” If you spot any of the Coronation buses, Stagecoach is asking people to take a photo and tag @StagecoachEMid^[2] on Twitter.

Will you be hoping to catch the Coronation bus? Let us know in the comments below^[3].

References

1. ^{^} National Express launches new Hull to London service (www.hulldailymail.co.uk)
2. ^{^} @StagecoachEMid (twitter.com)
3. ^{^} Let us know in the comments below (www.hulldailymail.co.uk)