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The coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra
The Coronation of His Majesty King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. 1902.
1902
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The Coronation of His Majesty King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra (1902): A Regal Moment in British History This evocative photograph captures the grandeur and majesty of the coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, held at Westminster Abbey in London on August 9, 1902. The newly crowned monarch, King Edward VII, sits confidently on his throne, his regal attire adorned with the Imperial State Crown and the Order of the Garter. His wife, Queen Alexandra, stands by his side, resplendent in her robes and wearing the diamond diadem. The scene is set against the ornate backdrop of Westminster Abbey, with its soaring arches, intricate stonework, and stained glass windows. The air is thick with the anticipation of history being made, as the newly crowned king and queen are surrounded by their courtiers, bishops, and other dignitaries. King Edward VII, who ascended to the throne following the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, was the first monarch of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha to reign in the United Kingdom. His wife, Queen Alexandra, was a Danish princess and the daughter of Christian IX of Denmark. Their coronation marked the beginning of a new era in British monarchy, one that would be characterized by modernization and a renewed sense of national pride. This photograph is a testament to the grandeur and pageantry of the British monarchy, and serves as a reminder of the rich history and tradition that surrounds the institution. It is a fitting representation of the regal moment when King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra were officially crowned and anointed as the rulers of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions.
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