The crest shows a lion, which despite its tincture is supposed to be the English lion, obvious as it is crowned with an imperial crown.
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Like all the State Coaches it has a variety of uses, but perhaps its best-known regular duty is to convey the Imperial State Crown (together with the Sword of State, the Cap of Maintenance and their respective bearers) to and from the Palace of Westminster for the annual State Opening of Parliament.