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Ceremony of crowning of King Edward VII
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Ceremony of crowning of King Edward VII
The Archbishop of Canterbury placing the crown on King Edward VII head, in Westminster Abbey.
9 August 1902
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On this historic day, August 9, 1902, King Edward VII was officially crowned as the monarch of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions in a grand and solemn ceremony held at Westminster Abbey in London. The new king, dressed in his regal robes, sat confidently on the throne as the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Randall Davidson, approached with the iconic St. Edward's Crown, symbolizing the monarch's power and authority. In this poignant moment, the Archbishop placed the heavy crown on King Edward's head, marking the completion of his coronation. The ceremony was a magnificent display of British tradition and pageantry, attended by an esteemed gathering of dignitaries, nobility, and commoners alike. The air was filled with a sense of pride and anticipation as the monarchy prepared to usher in a new era under the leadership of their newly crowned king. King Edward VII, who had spent years in exile due to his mother Queen Victoria's long reign, was eager to restore the monarchy's prestige and popularity. His coronation was a significant step towards achieving this goal and reaffirming the monarchy's role as a unifying force in British society. This photograph, taken by the renowned Illustrated London News Ltd, captures the essence of this momentous occasion, providing a glimpse into the rich history and tradition of the British monarchy.
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