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The coronation of George IV as King of the United Kingdom took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on 19 July 1821.Originally scheduled for 1 August of the previous year, the ceremony had been postponed due to the parliamentary proceedings of George's estranged wife, Queen Caroline; because these failed to deprive Queen Caroline of her titles and obtain a divorce from the King, she was ...
George IV’s coronation was held on July 19, 1821, and it is was perhaps the most expensive in British history. The king reportedly wanted a service to rival that of Napoleon. The result was an extravagant ceremony that included a crown with 12,000 diamonds; the banquet served more than 2,000 people.
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George IV (George Augustus Frederick; 12 August 1762 – 26 June 1830) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 29 January 1820 until his death in 1830. At the time of his accession to the throne, he was acting as prince regent for his father, King George III , having done so since 5 February 1811 ...
May 4, 2023 · King Charles III waving to the public during a visit to York in 2022. EPA/Peter Powell. George IV’s coronation was an announcement that the British monarchy would again be a centre of...
Jones here depicts the coronation banquet of George IV in Westminster Hall on 19th July 1821 at the moment when the King's Champion, Henry Dymoke (1801-1865), enters the hall in full armour.
Coronation. George IV's coronation in the Abbey on 19th July 1821 was a superbly extravagant pageant that cost a staggering £230,000. He had a new crown containing over 12,000 diamonds specially made.
The Coronation of George IV. The Coronation Procession of His Majesty King George the Fourth, July 19th 1821 To give a more extensive view of the Procession, the Platform is represented without its Roof.
