W.J. Frecklington
1949–2026William James 'Jim' Frecklington OAM, the world's last royal coachmaker, who built ceremonial carriages for the British royal family, has died aged 76.
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William James Frecklington, known as Jim, was an Australian coachbuilder widely described as the world's last royal coachmaker. Over a 50-year career based in Sydney, he hand-built ceremonial horsedrawn carriages for the British royal family, including carriages used for royal birthdays and King Charles III's coronation, earning an Order of Australia Medal for his craftsmanship.
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